British Monarchy Record (House of Hanover)
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Ever since the House of Hanover came to power in the United Kingdom in 1714 under King George I, its subsequent monarchs, in addition to their own personal contributions to the country, have also went on to establish several personal records of their own.
Longest
- Longest reigning: William V (75 years, 6 months)
- Longest serving (consort): Charlotte of Belgium (56 years)
- Longest living: William VI (70 years)
- Longest living (deceased): Charles III (94 years)
- Longest serving (heir-apparent): George V (51 years)
Shortest
- Shortest reigning: George V (10 years)
- Shortest serving (consort): Sophia of Prussia
- Shortest living (deceased): Edward VII (57 years)
- Shortest serving (heir-apparent): Edward VII (8 years)
Oldest
- Oldest monarch at time of ascension: William IV (64 years)
- Oldest consort: Caroline of Brunswick (52 years)
Youngest
- Youngest monarch at time of ascension: William V (0 days)
- Youngest consort: Charlotte of Belgium (17 years, 2 days)