Queen Elizabeth II statue in my town.
By Gary Marsh
@garymarsh6 (24051)
United Kingdom
September 19, 2019 7:01am CST
Yesterday while waiting for my wife at the doctors I decided to go and have a look at the statue that was placed in the town where I live. Initially it had been commissioned to celebrate her 90th Birthday but instead it was unveiled to celebrate her being the longest reigning British monarch in the United Kingdom.
There are already statues of Queen Victoria in the town and a clock tower in her honour following her death in 1901. Previously Queen Victoria (The Queens Great Great grandmother) had been the longest reigning British Monarch.
There are still some five more milestones to reach before Queen Elizabeth becomes the worlds longest reigning Monarch. First place currently goes to Louis XIV who reigned for 72 years 199 days. She has currently reigned for 67 years 219.
This means in just over 4 years time if she continues to live she will become the worlds longest reigning Monarch at the grand old age of 97. There is no indication that she won't reach that age she still appears to be strong and healthy.
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@LadyDuck (502800)
• Italy
20 Sep 19
@garymarsh6 I remember her mother very well. I think she can also live a very old age.
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@LadyDuck (502800)
• Italy
20 Sep 19
@garymarsh6 I think it will be a big change in your country, no one in her family will ever be like she has been for all those years.
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@garymarsh6 (24051)
• United Kingdom
20 Sep 19
Well we can live in hope. Her great great Grandmother lived to a ripe old age and her mother lived to 102 so she has a lot of things going for her.
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@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
20 Sep 19
wow that is so cool / love the photo. She must be proud
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@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
20 Sep 19
@garymarsh6 you have so many beautiful things to see in your country I love it. 
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@garymarsh6 (24051)
• United Kingdom
20 Sep 19
Thank you it is a beautiful statue!
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@garymarsh6 (24051)
• United Kingdom
20 Sep 19
@bunnybon7 Thank you and so do you in the USA. A magnificent country!
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@changjiangzhibin89 (17244)
• China
19 Sep 19
She is still hale and hearty now, she can probably live to that age.
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@garymarsh6 (24051)
• United Kingdom
19 Sep 19
Her mother lived to 102 so hopefully she will reach that age too.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (17244)
• China
20 Sep 19
@garymarsh6 Wow ! Your mother lived to a great age.Longevity must run in your family.
@rebelann (117269)
• El Paso, Texas
20 Sep 19
I've heard the job of a monarch can be very taxing @garymarsh6 I'm currently rewatching 'The Crown', it's very enlightening.
@garymarsh6 (24051)
• United Kingdom
20 Sep 19
Well If he outlives the Queen and he is still well and able to He will become King. I don't doubt that. He is taking on more and more of her role as she gets frailer!
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
20 Sep 19
Of course that Louis was just a small child when he became king not really fair lol
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@garymarsh6 (24051)
• United Kingdom
20 Sep 19
Yes he was only four a 21 year head start! 
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
20 Sep 19
she stays mighty active, still e'en rides, though lost her best friend's a new'un. i've no doubt she's gonna make 't, so hope so anyhow. beautiful tribute to her!
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
20 Sep 19
@garymarsh6 how wonderful she's still able to pursue that passion! i tried that sidesaddle schtuff years 'go, dunno how gals do 't?? i'd completely lose my 'center' if'n we made a turn, lol. i'd love to see her out there, the peace'n joy'n her face whilst'n the saddle...'d jest be priceless.
@garymarsh6 (24051)
• United Kingdom
20 Sep 19
She can on occasion be seen riding around Windsor Great park. At one time she used to ride sidesaddle but these days I don't think she does!
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
20 Sep 19
Isn't that a beautiful statue Gary such a lovely tribute to the Her Majesty.
@Tampa_girl7 (54736)
• United States
19 Sep 19
She sure has a good chance. She looks fantastic. I want to get a plate of her one day to add to my little collection of the royal family. My mama adored the queen.
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@garymarsh6 (24051)
• United Kingdom
20 Sep 19
She is quite an example and despite her outward persona is quite funny!
@garymarsh6 (24051)
• United Kingdom
19 Sep 19
She has always put the nation first in all she does. She is quite a remarkable woman.
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