Queen Elizabeth II becomes Britain's longest-reigning mornach

The 89-year-old monarch thanked well-wishers at home and over seas for their "touching messages of kindness" as she becomes Britain's longest reigning monarch.

At 17:30 BST (British Summer Time), she had reigned for 22,226 days, 16 hours and approximately 30 minutes; surpassing the reign of her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria. More photos after the cut...