Pendle Council congratulates the Queen

Queen Elizabeth II smiles as she arrives at Tweedbank, on the day she becomes Britain's longest reigning monarch. Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

Queen Elizabeth II, who is 89, becomes Britain’s longest-reigning monarch later when she passes the record set by her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria.

Councillor Mohammed Iqbal, Leader of Pendle Council, said: “This is a fantastic achievement and one which should be applauded.

“On behalf of Pendle Council and the people of Pendle, I would like to congratulate the Queen and commend her on her dedication and service to our country.”

The Queen will have reigned for 63 years and seven months – calculated at 23,226 days, 16 hours and approximately 30 minutes – at about 17:30 BST.

For further information please contact: Alice Barnett, Communications Team, Chief Executive’s Policy Unit, Pendle Council, Town Hall, Market Street, Nelson, BB9 7LG