Welcome to 60-Second Royals, where we delve into some of the most fascinating tales about monarchs from around the globe. Did you know King Louis XIV of France held the longest recorded rain in European history, ruling for an impressive 72 years? His love for ballet even led him to participate in several court ballets. Across the ocean we have Queen Elizabeth II of England, the longest-raining current monarch. She's met with 12 U.S. presidents and sent over 100,000 birthday cards to centenarians in the UK. In the east, Emperor Akihito of Japan was the first to abdicate the throne in two centuries, making way for the new Raiwa era. Join us again for another minute of royal tales on 60-Second Royals.