A reign's the term used to describe the length of a monarch. No time limit exists on reigns, nor's there a term of office. Thus a reign usually lasts for the remainder of the monarch's life, unless the monarchy itself's abolished or the monarch abdicates. The term of a reign can be indicated with the abbreviation "r." after a sovereign's name, such as the following: » George VI, King of the United Kingdom (r. 1936–1952) Example Reigns Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom reigned from 1… (More on Reign)