So one must be consistent, and calculate his reign as lasting 60 years -- just as the reign of the famous Sun King Louis XIV of France is calculated as 72 years. That of his successor (King Louis XV) is calculated as 59 years; Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands reigned for 58 years; Mary, Queen of Scots reigned for (nearly) 45 years, etc.
With 18,811 days on the throne, Queen Margrethe has today become the longest reigning monarch in Danish history. She beats the old record held by Christian IV (1577-1648), counting from the time of his coronation on 29 August 1596. Actually he inherited the throne as a minor already in 1588, but a regency governed the country until he was old enough to take over in 1596. Yesterday, Queen Margrethe celebrated the milestone with a private dinner at Koldinghus Castle, which was partly built by - Christian IV. His portrtait hangs in the banqueting hall, and Queen Margrethe must have been sitting right in front of it.
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