However, despite her outsized influence, in actuality, the late monarch was quite a diminutive individual.
At her tallest, Elizabeth was said to be 5'4."
Over the decades, she reportedly lost some inches.
While Elizabeth broke the record for longest-reigning U.K. sovereign, she’s didn’t break any height-related records.
At his shortest, some reports claim he was just 4'8."
She, too, became slighter shorter over time and was reputed to be 4'11 later in life.
Victoria apparently aspired to be taller, and she reportedly said, “Everyone grows but me!”
(viaHistory Extra).
Let’s take a look.
So far, Edward IV, who lived from 1442-1483, holds that honor, but not by much.
However, it’s possible thatPrince George could one day be the tallest.
At the end of 2024, 11-year-old George looked to be just at shoulder height with his dad.
If puberty brings a growth spurt, he could potentially outgrow his dad by the time he reaches adulthood.
In 2017, Harry and Barack Obama stood shoulder to shoulder in a photo.
Harry’s height is also accentuated when he stands beside his wife, Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex.
The prince is also taller than his dad, King Charles, whom most sources agree is 5'10."
Unlike Harry and Meghan, Princess Diana was just as tall as her former husband.
In their case, photographic evidence caused confusion, leading many tobelieve the false fact that Dianawas actually shorter.
In one instance, Diana’s perched on a fence to give the illusion of Charles being taller.
However, among the men of his family, he’s an outlier.
Not only are his kids taller, his brothers and father also top him by inches.
Royal fans marveled at James' statuesque physique, and noted how quickly he’d grown up.
One person presumed the then-16-year old had inherited his stature from his granddad, Philip.
“He might end up taller than William,” predicted one poster onX (formerly Twitter).
