sentences:  Her Stuart descendants Mary II and Anne were both of comparable height.The shortest British monarch in adulthood was most likely Queen Victoria, who stood only 5' (1.52 m) when in her 30s, and was possibly an inch or two shorter towards the end of her life.James VI reigned nearly 58 years as king of Scotland and died at age 59, making him king of Scotland for over 98 percent of his life.