In the wake of Queen Elizabeth II's passing, here are some of the other longest reigning monarchs in history.

Queen Elizabeth II at 96, was the longest serving monarch in British history with her reign spanning 70 years, beginning in 1952.

From tackling the destruction of World War II to reconstructing a scorched Windsor Castle, the late Queen devoted her reign to restoring Britain’s material culture.

Take a look at the world's longest-reigning kings and queens throughout history, including the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, died Thursday after 70 years on the throne. She was 96. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali) ...

Queen Elizabeth II was Britain’s longest-serving monarch when she died at the age of 96 on Thursday, acquiring and inspiring a number of other world records during her unprecedented 70-year reign.

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, whose 50-year reign is now Europe's longest, called Britain's late Queen Elizabeth II “a towering figure among European monarchs and a great inspiration to us all.” ...

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest reigning monarch died on Thursday at the age of 96. She was the monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a symbol of stability in a turbulent era that saw the decline of the British empire and embarrassing dysfunction in her own family ...