I did rather think you might get that one, Stitchy.
The British used to use reign for dates, too. I have some old wills with dates like Anne 2.
1. King Bhumibol Adulyadej (King Rama IX) , Thailand, 66 years next month -
Stitchawl 4 points
2. Queen Elizabeth II, UK and many other countries, 60 years (currently celebrating her Diamond Jubilee) -
red_pheonix 4 points
3.
4.
5. Queen Margrethe II, Denmark, 40 years -
Orlok 4 points
6. King Carl XVI Gustaf, Sweden, 39 years in September -
Fbone 4 points
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10. Emperor Akihito, Japan, 23 years -
SneakySnake 1 point, Stitchawl 3 points
Current scores:
Stitchawl 7 points
red_pheonix, Orlok and Fbone 4 points
SneakySnake 1 point
Still 20 points up for grabs.
