On the weather front Cork has two seasons: Wet and Sunny and then there's Sunny and Wet. Being in the southwest we have the famous mild gulf stream influence - so palm trees abound - yes honestly. In winter it never really gets very cold and in summer it never really gets very hot.
Japan's royal family is the longest running royal family in the world....but, that being said, it is questionable whether 8 people out of 10 would be able to pick the Emperor's face out of a lineup. The UK Queen has travelled to the ends of the world and back. Her face would be recognized instantly by many, many more people.
View. comments. The Queen is now the oldest monarch in the world after the death of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia at the age of 90. Her Majesty, who is 88, was born on April 21, 1926 and has reigned through more than five decades, celebrating her Diamond Jubilee in 2012.She took the throne at the age of 25.But despite being the oldest monarch in the world-she is only the second longest-reigning. King Rama IX of Thailand has served for 68 years whereas the Queen's reign is just under 63 years.iew. comments. The Queen is now the oldest monarch in the world after the death of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia at the age of 90. Her Majesty, who is 88, was born on April 21, 1926 and has reigned through more than five decades, celebrating her Diamond Jubilee in 2012.