Queen Elizabeth II Becomes Britain's Longest Reigning Monarch(01 of29)
Open Image ModalEDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Queen Elizabeth II waves to crowds at Waverley Station before boarding the steam locomotive 'Union of South Africa' on September 9, 2015 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Today, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest reigning monarch in British history overtaking her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria's record by one day. The Queen has reigned for a total of 63 years and 217 days. Accompanied by her husband The Duke of Edinburgh, she has today opened the new Scottish Border's Railway. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images) (credit:Mark Runnacles via Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth II Becomes Britain's Longest Reigning Monarch(02 of29)
Open Image ModalEDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Queen Elizabeth II arrives with Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at Waverley Station on the day she becomes Britain's longest reigning monarch on September 09, 2015 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Today, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest reigning monarch in British history overtaking her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria's record by one day. The Queen has reigned for a total of 63 years and 217 days. Accompanied by her husband and Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon she will officially open the new Scottish Border's Railway which runs from the capital to Tweedbank. (Photo by Andrew Milligan - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (credit:WPA Pool via Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth II Becomes Britain's Longest Reigning Monarch(03 of29)
Open Image ModalEDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Queen Elizabeth II meets First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at Waverley Station before boarding the steam locomotive 'Union of South Africa' on September 9, 2015 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Today, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest reigning monarch in British history overtaking her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria's record by one day. The Queen has reigned for a total of 63 years and 217 days. Accompanied by her husband The Duke of Edinburgh, she has today opened the new Scottish Border's Railway. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images) (credit:Mark Runnacles via Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth II Becomes Britain's Longest Reigning Monarch(04 of29)
Open Image ModalEDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Queen Elizabeth II arrives at Waverley Station on the day she becomes Britain's longest reigning monarch on September 09, 2015 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Today, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest reigning monarch in British history overtaking her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria's record by one day. The Queen has reigned for a total of 63 years and 217 days. Accompanied by her husband and Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon she will officially open the new Scottish Border's Railway which runs from the capital to Tweedbank. (Photo by Andrew Milligan - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (credit:WPA Pool via Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth II Becomes Britain's Longest Reigning Monarch(05 of29)
Open Image ModalEDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Queen Elizabeth II arrives at Waverley Station on the day she becomes Britain's longest reigning monarch on September 09, 2015 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Today, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest reigning monarch in British history overtaking her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria's record by one day. The Queen has reigned for a total of 63 years and 217 days. Accompanied by her husband and Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon she will officially open the new Scottish Border's Railway which runs from the capital to Tweedbank. (Photo by Andrew Milligan - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (credit:WPA Pool via Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth II Becomes Britain's Longest Reigning Monarch(06 of29)
Open Image ModalEDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Queen Elizabeth II arrives at Waverley Station before boarding the steam locomotive 'Union of South Africa' on September 9, 2015 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Today, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest reigning monarch in British history overtaking her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria's record by one day. The Queen has reigned for a total of 63 years and 217 days. Accompanied by her husband The Duke of Edinburgh, she has today opened the new Scottish Border's Railway. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images) (credit:Mark Runnacles via Getty Images)
BRITAIN-ROYALS-RECORD(07 of29)
Open Image ModalBritain's Queen Elizabeth II arrives at Waverley Station in Edinburgh, Scotland, on September 9, 2015. Westminster Abbey's bells will peal, a flotilla will sail down the River Thames and a gun salute will ring out on Wednesday as Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest-serving monarch in British history. AFP PHOTO / ANDY BUCHANAN (Photo credit should read Andy Buchanan/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:ANDY BUCHANAN via Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth II Becomes Britain's Longest Reigning Monarch(08 of29)
Open Image ModalNEWTONGRANGE, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Queen Elizabeth II opens Newtongrange Station after arriving on the steam locomotive the Union of South Africa on September 9, 2015 in Newtongrange , Scotland.Today, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest reigning monarch in British history overtaking her great-great grandmother Queen Victorias record by one day. The Queen has reigned for a total of 63 years and 217 days. Accompanied by her husband The Duke of Edinburgh, she has today opened the new Scottish Borders Railway. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff J Mitchell via Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth II Becomes Britain's Longest Reigning Monarch(09 of29)
Open Image ModalNEWTONGRANGE, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Queen Elizabeth II leaves Newtongrange Station on the steam locomotive the 'Union of South Africa' on September 9, 2015 in Newtongrange , Scotland.Today, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest reigning monarch in British history overtaking her great-great grandmother Queen Victorias record by one day. The Queen has reigned for a total of 63 years and 217 days. Accompanied by her husband The Duke of Edinburgh, she has today opened the new Scottish Borders Railway. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff J Mitchell via Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth II Becomes Britain's Longest Reigning Monarch(10 of29)
Open Image ModalNEWTONGRANGE, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Queen Elizabeth II opens Newtongrange Station after arriving on the steam locomotive the Union of South Africa on September 9, 2015 in Newtongrange , Scotland.Today, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest reigning monarch in British history overtaking her great-great grandmother Queen Victorias record by one day. The Queen has reigned for a total of 63 years and 217 days. Accompanied by her husband The Duke of Edinburgh, she has today opened the new Scottish Borders Railway. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff J Mitchell via Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth II Becomes Britain's Longest Reigning Monarch(11 of29)
Open Image ModalNEWTONGRANGE, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Queen Elizabeth II opens Newtongrange Station after arriving on the steam locomotive the Union of South Africa on September 9, 2015 in Newtongrange , Scotland.Today, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest reigning monarch in British history overtaking her great-great grandmother Queen Victorias record by one day. The Queen has reigned for a total of 63 years and 217 days. Accompanied by her husband The Duke of Edinburgh, she has today opened the new Scottish Borders Railway. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff J Mitchell via Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth II Becomes Britain's Longest Reigning Monarch(12 of29)
Open Image ModalNEWTONGRANGE, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Queen Elizabeth II opens Newtongrange Station after arriving on the steam locomotive the Union of South Africa on September 9, 2015 in Newtongrange , Scotland.Today, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest reigning monarch in British history overtaking her great-great grandmother Queen Victorias record by one day. The Queen has reigned for a total of 63 years and 217 days. Accompanied by her husband The Duke of Edinburgh, she has today opened the new Scottish Borders Railway. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff J Mitchell via Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth II Becomes Britain's Longest Reigning Monarch(13 of29)
Open Image ModalNEWTONGRANGE, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Queen Elizabeth II opens Newtongrange Station after arriving on the steam locomotive the Union of South Africa on September 9, 2015 in Newtongrange , Scotland.Today, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest reigning monarch in British history overtaking her great-great grandmother Queen Victorias record by one day. The Queen has reigned for a total of 63 years and 217 days. Accompanied by her husband The Duke of Edinburgh, she has today opened the new Scottish Borders Railway. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff J Mitchell via Getty Images)
BRITAIN-ROYALS-RECORD(14 of29)
Open Image ModalBritain's Queen Elizabeth II (2nd R) speaks with Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon as she arrives at at Edinburgh's Waverley Station in Scotland, on September 9, 2015. Britain celebrated Queen Elizabeth II becoming the country's longest-serving monarch on Wednesday with a flotilla down the River Thames, a gun salute and the peal of Westminster Abbey's bells. AFP PHOTO / ANDY BUCHANAN (Photo credit should read Andy Buchanan/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:ANDY BUCHANAN via Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth II Becomes Britain's Longest Reigning Monarch(15 of29)
Open Image ModalEDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Queen Elizabeth II receives posey of flowers at Waverley Station before boarding the steam locomotive 'Union of South Africa' on September 9, 2015 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Today, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest reigning monarch in British history overtaking her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria's record by one day. The Queen has reigned for a total of 63 years and 217 days. Accompanied by her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh she will officially open the new Scottish Border's Railway which runs from the capital to Tweedbank. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images) (credit:Mark Runnacles via Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth II Becomes Britain's Longest Reigning Monarch(16 of29)
Open Image ModalEDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh is seen before boarding of the steam locomotive 'Union of South Africa' at Waverley Station on September 9, 2015 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Today, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest reigning monarch in British history overtaking her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria's record by one day. The Queen has reigned for a total of 63 years and 217 days. Accompanied by her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh she will officially open the new Scottish Border's Railway which runs from the capital to Tweedbank. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images) (credit:Mark Runnacles via Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth II Becomes Britain's Longest Reigning Monarch(17 of29)
Open Image ModalEDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Her Majesty The Queen receives posey of flowers at Waverley Station before boarding the steam locomotive 'Union of South Africa' on September 9, 2015 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Today, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest reigning monarch in British history overtaking her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria's record by one day. The Queen has reigned for a total of 63 years and 217 days. Accompanied by her husband The Duke of Edinburgh, she has today opened the new Scottish Border's Railway. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images) (credit:Mark Runnacles via Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth II Becomes Britain's Longest Reigning Monarch(18 of29)
Open Image ModalEDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Her Majesty The Queen meets First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at Waverley Station before boarding the steam locomotive 'Union of South Africa' on September 9, 2015 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Today, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest reigning monarch in British history overtaking her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria's record by one day. The Queen has reigned for a total of 63 years and 217 days. Accompanied by her husband The Duke of Edinburgh, she has today opened the new Scottish Border's Railway. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images) (credit:Mark Runnacles via Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth II Becomes Britain's Longest Reigning Monarch(19 of29)
Open Image ModalEDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Her Majesty The Queen waves to crowds at Waverley Station before boarding the steam locomotive 'Union of South Africa' on September 9, 2015 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Today, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest reigning monarch in British history overtaking her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria's record by one day. The Queen has reigned for a total of 63 years and 217 days. Accompanied by her husband The Duke of Edinburgh, she has today opened the new Scottish Border's Railway. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images) (credit:Mark Runnacles via Getty Images)
BRITAIN-ROYALS-RECORD(20 of29)
Open Image ModalBritain's Queen Elizabeth II arrives at Waverley Station in Edinburgh, Scotland, on September 9, 2015. Westminster Abbey's bells will peal, a flotilla will sail down the River Thames and a gun salute will ring out on Wednesday as Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest-serving monarch in British history. AFP PHOTO / ANDY BUCHANAN (Photo credit should read Andy Buchanan/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:ANDY BUCHANAN via Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth II Becomes Britain's Longest Reigning Monarch(21 of29)
Open Image ModalEDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Tony Jones tends to the coal fire on board the train ahead of the arrival of Queen Elizabeth II, on the day she becomes Britain's longest reigning monarch at Waverley Station on September 09, 2015 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Today, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest reigning monarch in British history overtaking her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria's record by one day. The Queen has reigned for a total of 63 years and 217 days. Accompanied by her husband and Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon she will officially open the new Scottish Border's Railway which runs from the capital to Tweedbank. (Photo by Andrew Milligan - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (credit:WPA Pool via Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth II Becomes Britain's Longest Reigning Monarch(22 of29)
Open Image ModalEDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: (L-R) Crew Jim Smith, driver Steve Hanczar and Tony Jones on board the train ahead of the arrival of Queen Elizabeth II, on the day she becomes Britain's longest reigning monarch at Waverley Station on September 09, 2015 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Today, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest reigning monarch in British history overtaking her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria's record by one day. The Queen has reigned for a total of 63 years and 217 days. Accompanied by her husband and Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon she will officially open the new Scottish Border's Railway which runs from the capital to Tweedbank. (Photo by Andrew Milligan - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (credit:WPA Pool via Getty Images)
BRITAIN-ROYALS-RECORD(23 of29)
Open Image ModalEnglish town crier Tony Appleton proclaims the Queen's record reign outside Buckingham Palace in central London on September 9, 2015. Westminster Abbey's bells will peal, a flotilla will sail down the River Thames and a gun salute will ring out on Wednesday as Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest-serving monarch in British history. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth II Becomes Britain's Longest Reigning Monarch(24 of29)
Open Image ModalEDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: The Royal Archers await the arrival of Queen Elizabeth II, on the day she becomes Britain's longest reigning monarch at Waverley Station on September 09, 2015 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Today, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest reigning monarch in British history overtaking her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria's record by one day. The Queen has reigned for a total of 63 years and 217 days. Accompanied by her husband and Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon she will officially open the new Scottish Border's Railway which runs from the capital to Tweedbank. (Photo by Andrew Milligan - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (credit:WPA Pool via Getty Images)
BRITAIN-ROYALS-RECORD(25 of29)
Open Image ModalEnglish town crier Tony Appleton proclaims the Queen's record reign outside Buckingham Palace in central London on September 9, 2015. Westminster Abbey's bells will peal, a flotilla will sail down the River Thames and a gun salute will ring out on Wednesday as Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest-serving monarch in British history. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
BRITAIN-ROYALS-RECORD(26 of29)
Open Image ModalEnglish town crier Tony Appleton proclaims the Queen's record reign outside Buckingham Palace in central London on September 9, 2015. Westminster Abbey's bells will peal, a flotilla will sail down the River Thames and a gun salute will ring out on Wednesday as Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest-serving monarch in British history. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth II Becomes Britain's Longest Reigning Monarch(27 of29)
Open Image ModalEDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Rail campaigner Madge Elliot looks out of the train at Waverley Station ahead of the arrival of Queen Elizabeth II, on the day she becomes Britain's longest reigning monarch on September 09, 2015 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Today, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest reigning monarch in British history overtaking her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria's record by one day. The Queen has reigned for a total of 63 years and 217 days. Accompanied by her husband and Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon she will officially open the new Scottish Border's Railway which runs from the capital to Tweedbank. (Photo by Andrew Milligan - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (credit:WPA Pool via Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth II Becomes Britain's Longest Reigning Monarch(28 of29)
Open Image ModalEDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Rail campaigner Madge Elliot on board the train at Waverley Station ahead of the arrival of Queen Elizabeth II, on the day she becomes Britain's longest reigning monarch on September 09, 2015 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Today, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest reigning monarch in British history overtaking her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria's record by one day. The Queen has reigned for a total of 63 years and 217 days. Accompanied by her husband and Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon she will officially open the new Scottish Border's Railway which runs from the capital to Tweedbank. (Photo by Andrew Milligan - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (credit:WPA Pool via Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth II Becomes Britain's Longest Reigning Monarch(29 of29)
Open Image ModalEDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: The steam locomotive 'Union of South Africa' arrives at Waverley Station ahead of the arrival of Queen Elizabeth II on September 09, 2015 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Today, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest reigning monarch in British history overtaking her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria's record by one day. The Queen has reigned for a total of 63 years and 217 days. Accompanied by her husband and Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon she will officially open the new Scottish Border's Railway which runs from the capital to Tweedbank. (Photo by Andrew Milligan - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (credit:WPA Pool via Getty Images)