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State visits made by Queen Elizabeth II (Head of States and Commonwealth)

I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong. Elizabeth on her 21st birthday, April 21, 1947, broadcast on the radio from Cape Town.

Queen Elizabeth II visited 106 different countries on official occasions during her 70 year reign as a monarch.

The most visited countries are all Commonwealth countries. Canada leads with 26 visits, followed by Australia with 18 and New Zealand with 10. Barbados and Jamaica complete the top 5 of the most visits by Queen Elizabeth II. Germany is the first non-Commonwealth country on the list (9th place).

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Tracing Queen Elizabeth’s steps through the U.S.

By Danielle Paquette | Sep 10, 2022

During her seven-decade reign, Queen Elizabeth II visited more than two dozen cities across the United States. She chatted with Girl Scouts, football players, presidents and Frank Sinatra . She cheered on race horses in Kentucky. She requested a ham sandwich with the crust removed in Texas. She sported a tweed skirt-suit in Yosemite National Park.

Wherever England’s longest-serving monarch went, photographers followed, capturing generations of Americans in the throes of Royal fever (and more than a few signature handbags ).

Oct. 17, 1957 | Washington

Queen Elizabeth II heads to the White House as crowd's line Washington streets to see the royal monarch.

Oct. 18, 1957 | Washington

Queen Elizabeth II accepts a doll for Princess Anne from 7-year-old Pamela Springmann during a visit at Children's Hospital.

Queen Elizabeth II and Vice President Richard Nixon tilt their heads for a better view of the oil paintings on the interior of the Capitol dome during a tour.

Oct. 19, 1957 | College Park, Md.

Co-captains of North Carolina and Maryland meet Queen Elizabeth II before the start of a game.

Oct. 21, 1957 | New York

Queen Elizabeth II, wearing a mink stole, and Prince Philip, standing next to a viewing telescope, view New York City from the observatory roof of the Empire State Building. The Queen said, "It's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen."

Queen Elizabeth II, in a plastic domed car, rides up lower Broadway through a shower of ticker tape and confetti during procession to City Hall.

Queen Elizabeth II addresses the United Nations General Assembly.

Her Majesty kicked off a seven-city tour of the nation’s east in 1976 with a stop in Philadelphia, where she unveiled a gift for the City of Brotherly Love: a Bicentennial Bell to celebrate 200 years of American independence from English rule. (The bell remains in storage .)

July 7, 1976 | Andrews Air Force Base, Md.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip walk down the ramp of their aircraft near Washington.

July 7, 1976 | Philadelphia

Queen Elizabeth II is greeted by the Girl Scouts of America.

July 8, 1976 | Washington

Queen Elizabeth II arrives at the U.S. Capitol.

On her New York leg, Elizabeth was spotted squeezing through city throngs, underscoring the lighter security protocols of yesteryear.

July 10, 1976 | New York

Thousands surround Queen Elizabeth II as she walks from the Federal Building up Wall Street to Trinity Church with Mayor Abraham Beame.

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July 10, 1976 | Charlottesville, Va.

Queen Elizabeth II tours Thomas Jefferson's Monticello home.

July 11, 1976 | Boston

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip wave to spectators below from the balcony of the Old State House before the Queen descended to street level to address the crowd. The location is the site of the Boston massacre, an event which led to the Revolutionary War.

Elizabeth returned in 1983 for a trek through the West Coast. She visited a Southern California retirement home, led a champagne toast with then-president Ronald Reagan and absorbed the mountain views at Yosemite National Park.

Feb. 26, 1983 | San Diego

Queen Elizabeth II reviews the U.S. Marine Corps honor guard as she arrives for a State visit.

Feb. 28, 1983 | Sierra Madre

Queen Elizabeth II shares a smile with 97-year-old Sibyl Jones-Bateman after the monarch was presented with a bouquet during tour of the British Home retirement community near Los Angeles.

March 3, 1983 | San Francisco

President Ronald Reagan and Queen Elizabeth II raise their glasses in a toast during a state dinner at the M. H. de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park.

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March 5, 1983 | Yosemite, Calif.

Park superintendent Bob Binnewies points out highlights from Inspiration Point to Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to Yosemite National Park.

The queen, a horse racing enthusiast, landed in Kentucky five times between 1984 and 2007, according to the Courier-Journal . She was known to turn up at horse farms, admiring the mares and foals.

May 23, 1986 | Versailles, Ky.

Queen Elizabeth II puts out her hand to her filly foal by the mare Christchurch and Alydar during a visit to Lane's End Farm.

May 27, 1986 | Lexington, Ky.

Queen Elizabeth II exchanges pleasantries with a line of Fayette County (Ky.) and Kentucky State Troopers on the tarmac as prepares to depart following a five-day visit.

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May 26, 1989 | Lexington, Ky.

Queen Elizabeth II is welcomed by a child upon her arrival during a private visit to the U.S.

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During her 1991 visit, Elizabeth addressed Congress. Lawmakers gave the monarch a standing ovation, while opponents of British occupation in Northern Ireland protested outside the Capitol.

May 14, 1991 | Washington

Queen Elizabeth II and President George H.W. Bush review the troops after the Queen's arrival at the White House.

May 15, 1991 | Washington

Queen Elizabeth II holds flowers presented to her at Drake Place, a housing project.

May 16, 1991 | Washington

Queen Elizabeth II is applauded by Vice President Dan Quayle and House Speaker Thomas Foley before her address to the U.S. Congress.

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Elizabeth’s last U.S. state visit came in 2007, when she arrived for the 400th anniversary of England establishing its first permanent North American settlement in Jamestown, Va.

She dined with then-president George W. Bush, watched the Kentucky Derby through bulletproof glass and checked out Washington memorials.

May 4, 2007 | Lexington, Ky.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip look out of the window of an SUV as they leave the Bluegrass Airport after arriving.

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May 5, 2007 | Louisville, Ky.

Queen Elizabeth II chats with Prince Philip as Susan Lucci (black hat) looks on at the 133rd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

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May 7, 2007, | Washington

President Bush smiles at Queen Elizabeth II before the start of a State Dinner at the White House.

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May 8, 2007 | Washington

Queen Elizabeth II and U.S. Park Service Director Mary Bomar walk around the National World War II Memorial during a visit by the Queen and Duke.

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May 8, 2007 | Greenbelt, Md.

Queen Elizabeth II accepts flowers from children while walking during a visit to the Goddard Space Flight Center.

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Elizabeth made her final stop on American soil in 2010 to address the United Nations General Assembly. “I believe I was last here in 1957,” she deadpanned to her New York audience.

July 6, 2010 | New York

Queen Elizabeth II leaves a wreath of flowers at the site of the September 11, 2001 World Trade Center attack during her visit.

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Queen Elizabeth II speaks at the United Nations Headquarters.

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Queen Elizabeth II undertook a number of state and official visits over her 70-year reign (1952 to 2022), as well as trips throughout the Commonwealth , making her the most widely travelled head of state in history. She did not require a British passport for travelling overseas, as all British passports were issued in her name.

Elizabeth II was the sovereign of more than one independent state and represented both Canada and the United Kingdom on state visits, though the former on just two occasions. The relevant governor-general usually carried out state visits on the Queen's behalf.

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HM Queen Elizabeth II – List of State Visits (Inward)

A list of State Visits taking place during the reign of HM Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022). This is the list of inward visits, held in the UK ( the outward list is here ).

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President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Liyuan 20-23 October 2016

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President Enrique Pena Nieto and Señora Angélica Rivera de Peña 3-5 March 2015

Singapore (the Republic of Singapore)

President Tony Tan Keng Yam and Mrs. Tan Keng Yam 21-24 October 2014

Ireland (the Republic of Ireland)

President Michael D. Higgins and Mrs. Sabina Higgins 8-11 April 2014

South Korea (the Republic of Korea)

President Park Geun-hye 5-7 November 2013

UAE (United Arab Emirates)

President Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan 30 April – 1 May 2013

Kuwait (the State of Kuwait)

Amir Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Sabah 27-29 November 2012

Indonesia (the Republic of Indonesia)

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Mrs. Yudohoyono 31 October – 2 November 2012

President Abdullah Gül and Mrs. Gül 22-24 November 2011

President Barack Obama and Mrs. Obama 24-26 May 2011

Qatar (the State of Qatar)

Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser AlMissned 26-28 November 2010

South Africa (the Republic of South Africa)

President Jacob Zuma and Mrs. Zuma 3-5 March 2010

India (the Republic of India)

President Pratibha Devisingh Patil and Dr. Devisingh Ramsingh Shekhawat 27-29 October 2009

President Felipe Calderón and Señora Zavala 30 March-2 April 2009

France (the French Republic)

President and Madame Nicolas Sarkozy 26-27 March 2008

Saudi Arabia (the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)

King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud 30 October-1 November 2007

Ghana (the Republic of Ghana)

President John Kufuor and Mrs. Kufuor 13-15 March 2007

Brazil (the Federative Republic of Brazil)

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senhora Lula da Silva 7-9 March 2006

President Hu Jintao and Madame Liu Yongqing 8-10 November 2005

Italy (the Italian Republic)

President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi and Signora Ciampi 15-18 March 2005

President Roh Moo-hyun and Mrs. Roh Moo-hyun 1-3 December 2004

Poland (the Republic of Poland)

President Aleksander Kwaśniewski and Mrs. Kwaśniewska 5-7 May 2004

USA (the United States of America)

President George Bush and Mrs. Bush 18-21 November 2003

Russia (the Russian Federation)

President Vladimir Putin and Mrs. Putina 24-27 June 2003

Jordan (the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan)

King Abdullah II and Queen Rania 6-9 November 2001

South Africa (the Republic of South Africa) President Thabo Mbeki and Mrs. Mbeki 12-15 June 2001

Queen Margrethe II and Henrik, Prince Consort of Denmark 16-18 February 2000

President Jiang Zemin and Madame Wang Yeping 19-22 October 1999

Hungary (the Republic of Hungary)

President Árpád Göncz and Mrs. Göncz 22-25 June 1999

Germany (the Federal Republic of Germany)

President Roman Herzog and Frau Herzog 1-4 December 1998

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko 26-29 May 1998

President Fernando Henrique Cardoso and Senhora Cardoso 2-5 December 1997

Israel (the State of Israel)

President Ezer Weizman and Mrs. Weizman 25-28 February 1997

President Nelson Mandela 9-12 July 1996

President Jacques Chirac and Madame Chirac 14-17 May 1996

Finland (the Republic of Finland)

President Martti Ahtisaari and Madame Ahtisaari 17-20 October 1995

Amir Shaikh Jabir al Ahmed Jabir al Sabah 23-26 May 1995

King Harald V and Queen Sonja 5-8 July 1994

Zimbabwe (the Republic of Zimbabwe)

President Robert Mugabe 17-20 May 1994

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong and The Raja Permaisuri Agong 9-12 November 1993

Portugal (the Portuguese Republic)

President Mário Soares and Senhora Soares 27-30 April 1993

Brunei Darassalam

The Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam and The Raja Isteri 3-6 November 1992

Egypt (the Arab Republic of Egypt)

President Hosni Mubarak and Mrs. Mubarak 23-26 July 1991

President Lech Walęsa and Mrs. Walęsa 23-26 April 1991

President Francesco Cossiga 23-26 October 1990

President Ramaswamy Venkataraman and Shrimali Venkataraman 3-6 April 1990

Nigeria (the Federal Republic of Nigeria)

President and Mrs. Babangida 9-12 May 1989

UAE (The United Arab Emirates)

President Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan 18-21 July 1989

Senegal (the Republic of Senegal)

President Abdou Diouf and Madame Diouf 8-11 November 1988

Turkey (the Republic of Turkey)

President Kenan Evren 12-15 July 1988

King Olav V 12-15 April 1988

Morocco (the Kingdom of Morocco)

King Hassan II 14-17 July 1987

King Fahd 24-27 March 1987

President Richard von Weizsäcker and Freifrau von Weizsacker 1-4 July 1986

King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia 22-25 April 1986

Amir Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al-Thani 12-15 November 1985

President Miguel de la Madrid and Señora de la Madrid 11-14 June 1985

Malawi (the Republic of Malawi)

Life President Hastings Banda 16-19 April 1985

President François Mitterand and Madame Mitterand 23-26 October 1984

Bahrain(the State of Bahrain)

Amir Shaikh Isa bin Sulman Al Khalifa 10-13 April 1984

Zambia (the Republic of Zambia)

President Kenneth Kaunda and Mrs. Kaunda 22-25 March 1983

Netherlands (the Kingdom of the Netherlands)

Queen Beatrix and Prince Claus 16-19 November 1982

Oman (the State of Oman)

Sultan Qaboos Bin Al Said 16-19 March 1982

King Khaled 9-12 June 1981

President Shehu Shagari 17-20 March 1981

Nepal (the Kingdom of Nepal)

King Birendra and Queen Aishwarya 18-21 November 1980

President Suharto and Madame Tien Soeharto 13-16 November 1979

Kenya (the Republic of Kenya)

President Daniel Arap Moi 12-15 June 1979

Portugal (the Republic of Portugal)

President António Eanes and Senhora Eanes 14-17 November 1978

Romania (the Socialist Republic of Romania)

President Nicolae Ceauşescu and Madame Ceauşescu 13-16 June 1978

President Valéry Giscard d’Estaing and Madame d’Estaing 22-25 June 1976

President Ernesto Geisel and Senhora Geisel 4-7 May 1976

Tanzania (the United Republic of Tanzania)

President Nyerere 18-21 November 1975

King Carl XVI Gustaf 8-11 July 1975

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong and The Raja Permaisuri Agong 9-12 July 1974

Queen Margrethe II and Prince Consort Henrik 30 April – 3 May 1974

Zaire (the Republic of Zaire)

President Mobuto Sese Seko and Madame Mobutu 11-14 December 1973

Head of the Federal Military Government General Yakubu Gowon and Mrs. Gowon 12-15 June 1973

President Luis Echeverría and Señora de Echeverría 3-6 April 1973

President Gustav Heinemann and Frau Heinemann 24-27 October 1972

Luxembourg (the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg)

Grand Duke Jean and Grand Duchess Joséphine Charlotte 13-16 June 1972

Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard 11-15 June 1972

Afghanistan

King Mohammed Zahir Shah, Princess Bilquis and General Sardar Abdul Wali 7-10 December 1971

Emperor Hirohito and Empress Nagako 5-8 October 1971

President Urho Kekkonen and Madame Kekkonen 15-20 July 1969

President Saragat and Signora Santacatterina 22-30 April 1969

President Cevdet Sunay and Madame Sunay 1-8 November 1967

King Faisal 9-17 May 1967

Pakistan (the Republic of Pakistan)

President Ayub Khan 17-25 November 1966

King Hussein and The Princess Muna al Hussein 19-28 July 1966

Austria (the Republic of Austria)

Federal President Franz Jonas and Frau Jonas 17-21 May 1966

President Eduardo Frei and Señora de Frei 13-17 July 1965

Sudan (the Republic of Sudan)

President Ferik Ibrahim Abbood 26 May – 4 June 1964

Greece (Kingdom of the Hellenes)

King Paul I and Queen Frederika 9-12 July 1963

President Sarvepalli Radharkrishnan 12-23 June 1963

King Baudouin and Queen Fabiola 14-17 May 1963

King Olav V 16-19 October 1963

Liberia (the Republic of Liberia)

President Martin Tubman and Mrs. Tubman 10-13 July 1962

King Mahendra and Queen Ratna 17-20 October 1960

Thailand (Kingdom of Thailand)

King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit 19-21 July 1960

President Charles de Gaulle and Madame de Gaulle 5-8 April 1960

The Shahanshah 5-8 May 1959

President Theodor Heuss 21-23 October 1958

President Giovanni Gronchi and Signora Gronchi 13-16 May 1958

King Feisal 16-19 July 1956

President Francisco Craveiro Lopes and Madame Craveiro Lopes 25-28 October 1955

Emperor Haile Selassie 14-16 October 1954

King Gustaf VI Adolf and Queen Louise 28 June-1 July 1954

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List of state visits received by Queen Elizabeth II

Since acceding to the thrones of the Commonwealth realms in 1952, Queen Elizabeth II has received a number of state and official visits. [1] She usually hosts one or two visiting heads of state each year.

List of state visits made by Queen Elizabeth II

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Presentation of a book of the Six Decades of H.M. The Queen's Commonwealth and State Visits , 18 December 2012

Queen Elizabeth II undertook a number of state and official visits over her 70-year reign (1952 to 2022), [1] as well as trips throughout the Commonwealth , making her the most widely travelled head of state in history. She did not require a British passport for travelling overseas, as all British passports were issued in her name. [2]

Elizabeth II was the sovereign of more than one independent state and represented both Canada and the United Kingdom on state visits, though the former on just two occasions. The relevant governor-general usually carried out state visits on the Queen's behalf.

• 1 As Queen of Canada
• 2 As Queen of the United Kingdom
• 4 References

As Queen of Canada [ ]

As queen of the united kingdom [ ], see also [ ].

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• List of Commonwealth visits made by Elizabeth II
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• List of official overseas trips made by the Prince and Princess of Wales
• List of official overseas trips made by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex
• List of state and official visits by Canada

References [ ]

• ↑ 1.0 1.1 Outward State visits since 1955 .
• ↑ Passports . Official website of the royal family (15 January 2016).
• ↑ Considine, Bob (14 October 1957). Elizabeth Opens Canada 23rd Parliament Today . [ dead link ]
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• ↑ 5.0 5.1 Metheral, Ken (19 June 1959). Canada Queen's Role Underlined .
• ↑ Fifty Years the Queen: A Tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Her Golden Jubilee p. 16. Toronto: Dundurn Press (2002). ISBN 9781554881635
• ↑ 7.0 7.1 Tidridge, Nathan (2011). Canada's Constitutional Monarchy: An Introduction to Our Form of Government p. 49. Toronto: Dundurn Press. ISBN 9781459700840
• ↑ Chisolm, Lauchie. " Dedication of Dam Was Delayed By Fog ", 29 June 1959.  
• ↑ The Royal Tour (1954) by Neil Ferrier https://www.librarything.com/work/4326865 {{#vardefine:YEAR | {{{1}} {{#vardefine:MONTH | }}}} {{#vardefine:DAY | }}} {{#vardefine:HOURS | }} {{#vardefine:MINUTES | }} {{#vardefine:SECONDS | }} [ http://web.archive.org/web/ {{{1}}} / {{{2}}} {{{3}}} ] (archived {{#var:YEAR}}/{{#var:MONTH}}/{{#var:DAY}} {{#var:HOURS}}:{{#var:MINUTES}}:{{#var:SECONDS}})
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• ↑ Template:Cite AV media
• ↑ QUEEN & DUKE LEAVE LE BOURGET FOR LILLE . British Pathe (1957).
• ↑ Considine, Bob (14 October 1957). Elizabeth Opens Canada 23rd Parliament Today .  “When I go to the United States ... I shall be going in other capacities as well”[ dead link ]
• ↑ The Queen Emphasises Canadian Role for Visit to America (14 October 1957).  “The Queen told the Canadian people last night that she would go to the United States ... 'in other capacities as well'”
• ↑ Hall, Hessel Duncan (1971). Commonwealth: A History of the British Commonwealth of Nations p. 879 Van Nostrand Reinhold. ISBN 9781459700840  “The Visit of the Queen of the United Kingdom, the Queen of Canada and the Head of the Commonwealth ...”
• ↑ ROYAL VISIT TO NETHERLANDS . British Pathe (1958).
• ↑ ROYAL VISIT TO HOLLAND / NETHERLANDS . British Pathe (1958).
• ↑ QUEEN IN PERSIA . British Pathe (9 March 1961).
• ↑ QUEEN AND DUKE CONTINUE THEIR TOUR OF ITALY . British Pathe (1961).
• ↑ QUEEN AND DUKE IN ITALY 1961 . British Pathe (1961).
• ↑ " Ethiopia: A Wing on the Palace ", 12 February 1965.  
• ↑ QUEEN IN SUDAN VISITS EL OBEID AND KHARTOUM . British Pathe (1965).
• ↑ QUEEN AND DUKE IN HAMBURG . British Pathe (1965).
• ↑ QUEEN AND DUKE VISIT RHINE ON TOUR . British Pathe (1965).
• ↑ QUEEN AND DUKE VISIT CHANCELLOR ERHARD . British Pathe (1965).
• ↑ " The Queen in Germany: Previous state visits, in pictures ", The Telegraph .  
• ↑ " Die Queen in Wiesbaden: Staatsbesuch von Elisabeth II. im Jahre 1965 ", Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.  
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• ↑ Queen's birthday party . British Embassy in Brazil.
• ↑ QUEEN AND DUKE TOUR CHILE . British Pathe (21 November 1968).
• ↑ 37.0 37.1 STATE VISIT OF HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN ELIZABETH II TO TURKEY IN 1971 .
• ↑ The New York Times (18 October 1972), p. 16, col. 2
• ↑ The New York Times (20 October 1972), p. 86, col. 5
• ↑ The New York Times (21 October 1972), p. 41, col. 2
• ↑ Kisah Perjalanan Pangeran Philip dan Ratu Inggris Elizabeth II ke Indonesia Tahun 1974 . Kompas TV (17 April 2021).
• ↑ Ratu Elizabeth II dan Pangeran Philip di Candi Borobudur . datatempo.co.
• ↑ " Mexico will host Queen of England ".  
• ↑ The New York Times (8 May 1975), p. 1, col. 5
• ↑ The New York Times (11 May 1975), p. 5, col. 1
• ↑ The New York Times (12 May 1975), p. 2, col. 4
• ↑ Queen Elizabeth's visit (July 1976) . Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum .
• ↑ Facts on File World News Digest, 10 July 1976
• ↑ Liverpool Echo (22 February 1977), p. 7, col. 4
• ↑ 50.0 50.1 "Germany", 26 May 1978.  
• ↑ 51.0 51.1 "01AT8GWH", 26 May 1978.   |accessdate=26 August 2014
• ↑ Stock Footage Bin: Elizabeth II of England / Birthday Parade / West Berlin / 1978 (26 May 1978).
• ↑ 53.0 53.1 "Saudi Arabia", 17 February 1979.  
• ↑ "Oman gives Queen spectacular welcome", 1 March 1979.  
• ↑ "Oman", 2 March 1979.  
• ↑ "Denmark", 15 May 1979.  
• ↑ Élisabeth II {{#vardefine:YEAR | {{{1}} {{#vardefine:MONTH | }}}} {{#vardefine:DAY | }}} {{#vardefine:HOURS | }} {{#vardefine:MINUTES | }} {{#vardefine:SECONDS | }} [ http://web.archive.org/web/ {{{1}}} / {{{2}}} {{{3}}} ] (archived {{#var:YEAR}}/{{#var:MONTH}}/{{#var:DAY}} {{#var:HOURS}}:{{#var:MINUTES}}:{{#var:SECONDS}}) , L'Illustré , 7 mai 1980 (pages 26 à 36). Archive Cantonal and University Library of Lausanne
• ↑ "Switzerland", 1 May 1980.  
• ↑ " En 1980, la visite d'Etat d'Elisabeth II en Suisse avait fait jaser ", letemps.ch, 8 September 2022. (in fr)  
• ↑ "Italy", 16 October 1980.  
• ↑ "British Queen Honors Allied Dead in Tunisia", 23 October 1980.  
• ↑ "Desert Feast For Visiting Royalty", 28 October 1980.  
• ↑ Kiel, Frederick. "British monarch visits Mexico", 21 February 1983.  
• ↑ Kiel, Frederick. "Queen receives warm Baja California welcome", 22 February 1983.  
• ↑ Cummings, Judith. "ELIZABETH ARRIVES FOR COAST HOLIDAY", 27 February 1983.  
• ↑ QUEEN ROYAL VISIT:SWEDEN . ITN Source (27 May 1983).
• ↑ "Queen Ends Jordan Visit, Aide Denies Monarch Pro-Arab", 30 March 1984.  
• ↑ "Foreign News Briefs", 25 March 1985.  
• ↑ Gittings, John. "Special Report on China (1): What the Queen will see – and a little more / A tour of the nation", 13 October 1986.  
• ↑ England, John. "Rousing birthday cheer and a walkabout for the Queen", 28 May 1987.  
• ↑ Hamilton, Alan. "Historic royal visit to Spain; Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh", 17 October 1988.  
• ↑ Morris, Ingrid. "Queen to Visit German President", 12 November 1990.  
• ↑ Trebbe, Ann. "Really Royal; All-American welcome today for Queen Elizabeth II;She wants to get to know us better", 14 May 1991.  
• ↑ "England's queen to make four-day state visit to France", 8 June 1992.  
• ↑ Corby, Tom. "Queen takes steps to heal scars of war", 18 October 1992.  
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History of the Queen's visits in pictures

Queen Elizabeth II paid Germany a total of four official state visits. Probably the most historically significant was the first visit in 1965, which sealed Britain's reconciliation with Germany after the Second World War. Further state visits followed in 1992, 2004 and most recently in 2015 – this was also the Queen's last visit to Germany. However, there were a number of other visits, including even an official 'private visit' in 2001 to the soldiers of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards at a military training area near Fallingbostel. See the visits in pictures here.

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The Queen of travel

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Queen Elizabeth II leaves Fiji during a royal tour in February 1977. Serge Lemoine/Getty Images

The Queen of travel Journeys of a lifetime

By Francesca Street and Mark Oliver, CNN September 13, 2022

S he was traveling the moment she ascended to the throne, and for much of the next seven decades, Queen Elizabeth II criss-crossed the world. Newly married and still just a princess, Britain’s future monarch was in Kenya with husband Prince Philip in February 1952 when she learned of her father’s death and her new regal status.

During her reign she would visit more than 120 countries, witnessing first-hand the revolutions in global travel that shrank the world as her own influence over it diminished.

The Queen lived through the advent of the Jet Age, flew supersonic on the Concorde, saw regimes change, countries form and dissolve, the end of the British Empire and the rise of globalization.

Here are some of the most memorable travel moments from her 70 years as monarch.

November 24-25, 1953

Less than six months after she was crowned at Westminster Abbey in London, Queen Elizabeth set off on her travels again. Her debut official state trip was an epic six-month tour of the Commonwealth -- the alliance of nations which were once British colonies. Traveling by air, sea and land she visited several countries, accompanied by her husband, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. First stop was the North Atlantic island of Bermuda, a British territory she would visit a further four times during her reign. The trip would go on to include stops in Jamaica, Tonga, New Zealand, Australia, Cocos Islands, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), Aden (now part of Yemen), Uganda, Malta and Gibraltar.

December 19-20, 1953

At Queen Elizabeth’s coronation in June 1953, Queen Salote Tupou III of the Polynesian kingdom of Tonga won over the British public when she sat, rain-soaked, in her open carriage. They also took an interest when Elizabeth returned the visit later in the year. The two queens enjoyed an open-air feast, watched Tongan dancers and admired a tortoise that legend said was presented by explorer Captain James Cook to the King of Tonga in 1777.

December 23, 1953 – January 30, 1954

New zealand.

The Queen voyaged to New Zealand during the Antipodean summer of 1953-4. Over the course of the trip, it’s estimated that three out of every four New Zealanders got a glimpse of her. In preparation for the Queen’s visit, some New Zealand sheep were dyed in the UK flag colors of red, white and blue. The Queen returned to the country nine times over the years, including in 2002 as she marked half a century on the throne.

April 10-21, 1954

Ceylon (now sri lanka).

A visit to Ceylon, now Sri Lanka, coincided with the Queen’s 28th birthday. She visited the city of Colombo where crowds joined together to sing her “Happy Birthday.” She also visited the central city of Kandy, where she watched a procession featuring a reported 140 elephants and met local chiefs.

April 8-11, 1957

The Queen had visited France as a young princess, but her first state visit as monarch was a glamorous affair. She attended the Palais Garnier opera house in Paris, visited the Palace of Versailles, and dined at the Louvre with then-President Rene Coty. The Queen also laid a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Arc de Triomphe and visited the Scottish Church of Paris.

October 17-20, 1957

United states.

Having met President Harry S. Truman in Washington in 1951 during a visit before ascending to the throne, Elizabeth was no stranger to America when she arrived on her first trip as Queen. Her 1957 visit marked the 350th anniversary of the first permanent British settlement on the continent, in Jamestown. The monarch attended a college football game at the former Byrd Stadium in Maryland where she watched the home team lose to North Carolina. She met with President Dwight D. Eisenhower in the White House and later traveled to New York, where she and Prince Philip drove through the streets and admired panoramic views of the city from the Empire State Building.

February 1-16, 1961

The Queen and Prince Philip visited Pakistan in 1961, arriving in the port city of Karachi after completing a visit to India as part of a wider tour of South Asia. She drove through the streets of Karachi in an open-top car, before going on to visit Lahore, where a torchlight military tattoo took place in her honor and Prince Philip played in a game of polo.

February 26 to March 1, 1961

In Nepal, the Queen inspected troops in Kathmandu and met Gurkha ex-servicemen in Pokhara. The monarch rode on an elephant and visited the Hanuman Dhoka Palace complex in Kathmandu. She took part in the rather grim spectacle of a tiger hunt although didn’t shoot any animals herself. She instead recorded the experience on cine camera – a recording device that she often carried with her on her earlier foreign trips.

March 2-6, 1961

The Queen visited pre-revolution Iran at the end of her 1961 South Asian tour. Hosted by Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, she toured ancient monuments including the ruins of Persepolis, once a capital of the Achaemenid Empire, later declared a World Heritage Site. She also saw Sheikh Lotfollah mosque in Esfahan and admired collections of the Archaeological Museum of Iran.

May 5, 1961

Vatican city.

In 1961, Elizabeth became the first British monarch to visit the Vatican. Dressed all in black, the Queen had an audience with Pope John XXIII, also attended by Prince Philip. She returned to the Vatican three more times during her reign, meeting Pope John Paul II and Pope Francis.

November 9-20, 1961

Bombing incidents in the capital Accra left officials worried about the safety of the Queen’s visit to Ghana but, after deliberation, UK Prime Minister Harold Macmillan confirmed it would go ahead. During the trip, the Queen famously shared a dance with Ghana’s then-president, Kwame Nkrumah. At the height of Cold War uncertainty, this seemingly innocuous moment was seen as significant in ensuring Ghana remained affiliated to Britain and not the USSR.

May 18-28, 1965

West germany (now germany).

The Queen’s visit to West Germany and West Berlin was viewed as a symbolic gesture of goodwill in the post-World War II landscape. It was the first royal trip to German territory for more than 50 years and photographs such as one of the Queen and Prince Philip in a car driving past the Brandenburg Gate had symbolic resonance.

November 5-11, 1968

Queen Elizabeth became the first reigning British monarch to visit South America when she landed in Brazil in late 1968. During the trip, the Queen wore a striking jewelry set made of Brazilian aquamarine, gifted to her in 1953 by the Brazilian president and added to over time. The monarch also attended a football match between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, and presented the winner’s trophy to Brazilian footballer Pele.

October 18-25, 1971

On the first of two trips to Turkey -- the second took place in 2008 -- the Queen visited the Gallipoli peninsula to remember the Allied soldiers who died there during World War I. The monarch also explored the ruins of the ancient Greek empire city of Ephesus. A media highlight of the visit came when she was photographed leaping ashore from a barge, after disembarking from her ship, the Royal Yacht Britannia.

February 10-15, 1972

Accompanied by Prince Philip and daughter Princess Anne, the Queen was greeted on arrival in Bangkok by a carpet of flower petals. The monarch was given a golden key to the city of Bangkok, attended a state banquet and visited Bang Pa-In Palace, the Thai royal family’s summer residence, north of the capital.

October 17-21, 1972

The Queen’s visit to Yugoslavia was her first trip to a communist country. The Central European country no longer exists -- the areas that the Queen visited are now part of Croatia. During her trip, she met Yugoslav political leader Josip Broz Tito and traveled on his famous Blue Train.

February 15-16, 1974

New hebrides (now vanuatu).

The Queen and Prince Philip visited the Pacific island archipelago of Vanuatu, then known as the New Hebrides, in 1974. It’s said the royal couple’s visit to Vanuatu may have strengthened the belief among some locals on Tanna island that the Duke of Edinburgh was a divine being.

February 24-March 1, 1975

On her first of two visits to Mexico, the Queen toured ancient sites -- including the pyramids of Uxmal, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The monarch also received local crafts, met school children and attended a banquet. While she was driven through Mexico City, the Queen was showered in confetti.

February 17-20, 1979

Saudi arabia.

In 1979, the Queen became the first female head of state to visit Saudi Arabia, on a tour of Gulf States. At Riyadh Airport, she was met by King Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, pictured. The outfits she wore on the trip were carefully designed in accordance with Saudi Arabia’s conservative dress code for women. The Queen arrived on a British Airways supersonic Concorde aircraft and during the visit attended camel races and toured the National Museum.

October 26-27, 1982

The Queen visited Tuvalu, a group of nine islands in the South Pacific, in 1982. Upon arrival, the Queen and Prince Philip were carried in a flower-filled canoe from sea to shore. Thirty years later, in 2012, Prince William visited Tuvalu with his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge, who drank a coconut from a tree planted by Queen Elizabeth on this 1982 visit.

February 26 – March 6, 1983

On a star-studded trip to the United States, the Queen toured the 20th Century-Fox studios in Hollywood with then-First Lady Nancy Reagan and met Frank Sinatra, who she’d previously met in the 1950s, at a party given in her honor. The Queen and Prince Philip also visited Yosemite National Park in California, pictured.

November 10-14, 1983

The Queen returned to Kenya in 1983 for a state visit. When she was there 31 years previously, she'd learned that her father had passed away and she had become Britain’s reigning monarch. In 1983, the Queen and Prince Philip revisited the Treetops hotel, pictured, where they were staying at the time she was told the news.

October 12-18, 1986

The Queen’s trip to China was the first -- and, so far, only -- state visit by a British monarch to China. With Prince Philip by her side, the Queen visited the Great Wall of China, pictured, as well as the Forbidden City in Beijing.

October 17-20, 1994

In 1994, in another royal first, the Queen visited Russia. Over the three-day trip, the Queen met Moscow mayor Yuri Luzhkov, pictured here with the monarch outside St Basil’s Cathedral, as well as Russian President Boris Yeltsin. The Queen also attended the Bolshoi Ballet. In her traditional Christmas Day speech broadcast later that year, the Queen reflected on how times had changed, noting she “never thought it would be possible in [her] lifetime” to attend a service in Moscow’s famous cathedral.

March 19-25, 1995

South africa.

In 1994, after apartheid ended, South Africa rejoined the Commonwealth as a republic. The following year, the Queen traveled there, in a visit designed to renew ties between the two countries. The Queen met with President Nelson Mandela, pictured, and presented him with the Order of Merit.

October 12-18, 1997

The Queen visited India for the third time in 1997, her first public engagement since Princess Diana’s funeral just weeks before. The trip marked 50 years since India’s independence from Britain. Most memorably, the monarch visited the site of the Amritsar massacre, also known as the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, of April 13, 1919. She also expressed regret at a state banquet in New Delhi for the “distressing” episode in which British soldiers gunned down hundreds of unarmed civilians. The gesture was seen by some as inadequate. “The Queen is doing everything she can to make India like her. But so far it does not seem to be working,” wrote the UK’s Independent newspaper at the time.

October 4-15, 2002

The Queen visited Canada many times. In 2002, her trip to the North American country coincided with her Golden Jubilee festivities, celebrating 50 years of her reign. During the trip, the Queen attended an ice hockey game between the Vancouver Canucks and the San Jose Sharks, and dropped the ceremonial puck.

March 11-16, 2006

The Queen visited Australia 16 times as Head of State. In 2006, she traveled to Melbourne to open the Commonwealth Games. She was greeted by a welcoming party in Canberra, visited the Sydney Opera House, attended a Commonwealth Day service in St. Andrew’s Cathedral and toured Admiralty House, the Sydney residence of the Governor-General of Australia.

May 17-20, 2011

The Queen’s trip to Dublin was the first time a British monarch had set foot in the Irish Republic since its 1922 independence. At Dublin Castle the Queen delivered a well-received speech on the history of Anglo-Irish relations. In County Tipperary, she also toured the medieval Rock of Cashel, pictured, once a seat of power for Ireland’s ancient kings.

November 26-28, 2015

From 1949 to 1951, before she was Queen, Elizabeth and Prince Philip lived in Malta. In 2015, the monarch paid her last visit to the island, touring the Grand Harbour in a Maltese fishing boat and waving to members of the British Royal Navy.

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In the later years of her reign, the Queen cut back on foreign travel, passing on the mantle to the younger royals. In more recent years, royal tours have also been looked at with more skeptical eyes, as Britain reckons with its colonial past.

While she didn't travel abroad in the later years of her reign, the Queen continued to vacation in the UK. Most notably, the Queen’s ties with Scotland remained strong throughout her reign and her residence there, Balmoral Castle, was a favorite refuge. It was at Balmoral that the Queen died on September 8, 2022.

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Here’s every country Queen Elizabeth II visited in her 70-year reign

From Algeria to Zimbabwe, the Queen visited at least 117 different countries

Queen Elizabeth II, who died earlier today , was probably the best-travelled monarch in history. In her 70 years as UK monarch, Her Maj apparently travelled to at least 117 different countries – and covered over a million miles, according to The Telegraph .

The Queen travelled for loads of reasons, from ceremonial openings to official state visits, but she got around so much primarily because she was head of state for the Commonwealth: a political association of countries that were largely conquered by Britain back when it was an imperial power. RECOMMENDED: How the world is paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

In fact, Elizabeth II wasn’t just the Queen of the United Kingdom: during her time on the throne, she reigned over a total of 32 sovereign countries. Having started her reign in the final years of the British Empire, she ruled over a number of former British colonies as they became independent sovereign states. Many, but not all, later cut ties with the monarchy and became republics.

Queen Elizabeth II reigned, at various points, over Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Ceylon (later Sri Lanka), Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Kenya, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Sierra Leone, the Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tanganyika (later Tanzania), Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda and, of course, the UK . She was also proclaimed as queen by Rhodesia, the predecessor to Zimbabwe.

By the time of her death, she was still the queen of 15 countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, the Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Grenada, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the Solomon Islands, Tuvalu and the UK. She was the Queen of Barbados until November 2021, when the Caribbean nation became a republic.

As you’d expect, the Queen visited all of these places – and plenty more – during her 70-year reign. Here is a full list of all the countries and states the Queen travelled to during her reign, and the dates when she visited.

Algeria (1980)

Antigua and Barbuda (1966, 1977, 1985)

Australia (1953, 1963, 1970, 1973, 1974, 1977, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1986, 1988, 1992, 2000, 2002, 2011)

Austria (1969)

Bahamas (1966, 1977, 1985, 1994)

Bahrain (1979)

Bangladesh (1983)

Barbados (1966, 1977, 1985, 1989)

Belgium (1966, 1993, 1998, 2007)

Belize (1985, 1994)

Bermuda (1953, 1975, 1983, 1994, 2009)

Botswana (1979)

Brazil  (1968)

British Virgin Islands (1966, 1977)

Brunei (1998)

Canada (1957, 1959, 1963, 1966, 1967, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1982, 1983, 1987, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1997, 2002, 2005, 2010)

Cayman Islands (1983, 1994)

Chile (1968)

China (1986)

Cook Islands (1974)

Cyprus (1961, 1983, 1984, 1993)

Czech Republic (1996)

Denmark (1957, 1979)

Dominica (1966, 1985, 1994)

Estonia (2006)

Ethiopia (1965)

Fiji (1953, 1963, 1970, 1973, 1977, 1982)

Finland (1976, 1994)

France (1957, 1972, 1992, 1994, 2004, 2014)

Gambia (1961)

Germany (1990, 1992, 2004, 2015)

Ghana (1961, 1999)

Grenada (1966, 1985)

Guyana (1966, 1994)

Hungary (1993)

Iceland (1990)

India (1961, 1983, 1997)

Indonesia (1974)

Iran (1961)

Ireland (2011)

Italy (1961, 1980, 2000, 2014)

Jamaica (1953, 1966, 1975, 1983, 1994, 2002)

Japan (1975)

Jordan (1984)

Kenya (1952, 1972, 1983, 1991)

Kiribati (1982)

Kuwait (1979)

Latvia (2006)

Liberia (1961)

Libya (1954)

Lithuania (2006)

Luxembourg (1976)

Malawi (1979)

Malaysia (1972, 1989, 1998)

Maldives (1972)

Malta (1954, 1967, 1992, 2005, 2015)

Mauritius (1972)

Mexico (1975, 1983)

Morocco (1980)

Mozambique (1999)

Namibia (1991)

Nauru (1982)

Nepal (1961, 1986)

Netherlands (1958, 1988, 2007)

New Zealand (1953, 1963, 1970, 1974, 1977, 1981, 1986, 1990, 1995, 2002)

Nigeria (1956, 2003)

Norway (1955, 1981, 2001)

Oman (1979, 2010)

Pakistan (1961, 1997)

Panama (1953)

Papua New Guinea (1974, 1977, 1982)

Poland (1996)

Portugal (1957, 1985)

Qatar (1979)

Russia (1994)

Saint Kitts and Nevis (1985)

Saint Lucia (1966, 1985)

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (1966, 1985)

Samoa (1977)

Saudi Arabia (1979)

Seychelles (1972)

Sierra Leone (1961)

Singapore (1972, 1989)

Solomon Islands (1982)

South Africa (1995, 1999)

South Korea (1999)

Slovakia (2008)

Slovenia (2008)

Spain (1988)

Sri Lanka (1954, 1981)

Sudan (1965)

Sweden (1956, 1983)

Switzerland (1980)

Tanzania (1979)

Thailand (1972, 1996)

Tonga (1953, 1970, 1977)

Trinidad & Tobago (1966, 1985, 2009)

Tunisia (1980)

Turkey (1971, 2008)

Turks and Caicos Islands (1966)

Tuvalu (1982)

Uganda (1954, 2007)

UAE (1979, 2010)

USA (1957, 1976, 1983, 1991, 2007)

Vatican City (1961, 1980, 2000, 2014)

West Germany (1965, 1978, 1987)

Yugoslavia (1972)

Zambia (1979)

Zimbabwe (1991)

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Forty Years: The Historic State Visit of The Queen to the Vatican

Forty years ago, on 17 October 1980, Queen Elizabeth II made history as she became the first British Monarch to make a state visit to the Vatican. The visit was seen as a chance to forge relations between the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church.

The Queen, who was accompanied by her husband the Duke of Edinburgh, dressed in a long black taffeta gown in line with Vatican protocol. The Pope welcomed Her Majesty and the Duke for what was described as a “warm and relaxed visit.”

Trumpets sounded and the royal procession moved slowly along the corridor into the Clementine Hall. The Queen and the Duke were then welcomed by John Paul II at the door of his private library. Following her meeting, the Queen opened her speech with assurances of good will and sincere friendship.

Private talks followed during the Queen’s visit. She was presented with a facsimile of the manuscript of Dante’s Divine Comedy with its illustration of the Order of the Garter in the time of Edward IV. In return, the Queen gave the Pope a book about Windsor Castle by St John Hope and two signed photographs.

Following the private conversation, the Queen and the Duke met with the Pope’s Secretary of State, Cardinal Casaroli, at the home of the British Minister to the Holy See, Mark Heath.

Two years later, the Queen would invite the Pope to England but it was made clear it would not be a State Visit but, a visit “to the Roman Catholic community in Great Britain where some four million of my people are members of the Roman Catholic Church.”

“We support the growing movement of unity between the Christian Churches throughout the world and we pray that your Holiness’s visit to Britain may enable us all to see more clearly those truths which both unite and divide us in a new and constructive light.”

In response, the Pope welcomed the opportunity saying:

“I render homage to the Christian history of your people, as well as to their cultural achievements. The ideals of freedom and democracy, anchored in your past, remain challenges for every generation of upright citizens in your land.”

In the years following, Pope John Paul II and the Queen would continue to build their friendship. In 1982, the Pope made a historic visit to Buckingham Palace and, in 2000, the Queen returned to the Vatican to mark the 20th anniversary of their first meeting.

The Pope said of their relationship: “Relations between the United Kingdom and the Holy See have not always been untroubled; long years of common inheritance were followed by the sad years of division. But in recent years there has emerged between us a cordiality more in keeping with the harmony of earlier times and more genuinely expressive of our common spiritual roots.”

Pope John Paul II died on Saturday 2 April 2005 after he failed to recover from a throat operation. The Prince of Wales attended his funeral after postponing his wedding to the Duchess of Cornwall by 24 hours to attend.

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Take a look at Queen Elizabeth's visits to the tri-state area over the years.

Published September 9, 2022 • Updated on September 9, 2022 at 12:38 pm

Queen Elizabeth II passed away Thursday at the age of 96, prompting a wave of worldwide mourning and tributes for the monarch who reigned for seven decades.

During the years as head of the British Royal Family, Queen Elizabeth traveled the world many times over, including visiting the tristate area -- particularly New York City -- on numerous occasions.

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QUEEN ELIZABETH II'S FIRST VISIT TO NYC (1957)

Queen Elizabeth II visited New York City in 1957 -- five years after her accession to the throne when she was just 25 years old. The queen was met with a motorcade and a ticker-tape parade as she traveled down Fifth Avenue. It was during this Royal Tour that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II visited the top of the Empire State Building. ( The building lit up in purple and silver in honor of the queen Thursday evening. )

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During her world travels,  Queen Elizabeth made a brief trip to Connecticut as well as to New York City in July 1976 as part of the celebration of the Bicentennial of the American Revolution.

During Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh's visit to New York City, they visited the New York Stock Exchange and managed to squeeze in a visit to Bloomingdale's. She was even named an honorary citizen of the city.

Documentation of the visit is maintained by the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum.

On the night of Friday, July 9, 1976,  Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, set sail on the HMY Britannia from New York to New Haven .

The  New York Times website  has a story from the Associated Press from July 11, 1976, which says 50,000 people lined the docks, streets and the airport in New Haven for a glimpse of the queen’s 40‐minute visit.

QUEEN ELIZABETH'S 2010 VISIT INCLUDES TRIBUTE TO 9/11 VICTIMS

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh's 2010 visit to New York City was the culmination of an 8-day tour of Canada. A day before heading back to England, the queen addressed the United Nations. Before this, she last addressed the UN in 1957.

The queen's trip was an emotional one, as Her Majesty and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh visited Ground Zero and paid their respects to the lives lost during the 9/11 terrorist attacks and laid a wreath at the site of the World Trade Center.

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh also visited The British Garden in Hanover Square located in the Financial District. The garden stands as a memorial memorial to the British who died at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.

Two years later, the garden was renamed "The Queen Elizabeth II September 11th Garden, Inc.” as the memorial for all the Commonwealth victims of the 9/11 attacks and honoring Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee.

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Queen Elizabeth II: Which countries did the world’s most-travelled monarch visit the most during her reign?

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The late Queen Elizabeth II was one of the most well-travelled people in the world, thanks to her record-breaking 70 years on the throne.

She was such a frequent globe trotter, in fact, that it would be quicker to list the countries she never visited during her historic reign.

If Her Royal Highness had needed to hold a passport , it would be easy to imagine how quickly each one would be filled with stamps from her state visits totalling almost 300.

Queen Elizabeth II stopped making state visits in 2015 – seven years before her death at the age of 96 at Balmoral on Thursday afternoon.

As she was the head of the Commonwealth of nations, she visited every member country and island nation – except Cameroon and Rwanda – at least once, making at least 180 trips in total among this group. She visited some countries far more fequently than others, however.

The Independent has tallied up the hundreds of state visits she made from when she was crowned in her mid-twenties until her late eighties to determine which countries were her “favourites”.

Canada, a country she headed until its independence in 1982, was the nation she visited the most – making up to 24 separate trips there.

Australia, New Zealand and Fiji

Australia was her next most-visited country, with at least 19 recorded trips. While down under, she also went to New Zealand at least 10 times and Fiji six times.

The Caribbean

In the Caribbean, the islands she visited the most were Barbados (six trips), Jamaica (six), the Bahamas (five), and Bermuda (five).

The rest of the Commonwealth

Elsewhere in the Commonwealth, most of her visits were to Malta (six), Malaysia (five), Cyprus (four), Kenya (four), Singapore (four), India (three), and Papua New Guinea (three).

Outside the Commonwealth, the US (five) tops the list of her most-frequented places. She visited another two times while representing Canada, taking the total to seven.

France, Italy and Belgium

Next on the list is France, which she visited six times. She has also been to Belgium four times. Each of the four times she had been to Italy she made sure to visit the Pope in Vatican City.

Her number of visits to Germany would have exceeded those to the US, but many of her journeys were made when Germany was split by the Berlin Wall before the fall of the Soviet Union.

She visited West Germany three times, the political enclave of West Berlin once, and reunified Germany four times, according to records.

The Netherlands and Norway

Next on her list of most-frequented countries are the Netherlands and Norway – both of which she visited three times apiece.

Denmark, Finland, Mexico, Nepal, Oman, Portugal, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, and the UAE

She has also twice visited Denmark, Finland, Mexico, Nepal, Oman, Portugal, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates.

Queen Elizabeth II did not make any state visits to about 60 countries – which are not mentioned in the list of nations that she visited once.

In Africa, she visited Algeria, Ethiopia, Liberia, Libya, Morocco, Sudan, and Tunisia once.

In Asia, she went once to China, Indonesia, Japan, Maldives, Nepal, and South Korea.

In Europe: Austria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, and the former Yugoslavia all received Her Majesty once.

In the Middle East, she visited Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Jordan, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia once each.

In South America, she went to Brazil, Chile and Panama once during her reign.

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13 Places To Visit In Britain If You Love The Royal Family

G reat Britain is known for its historic landmarks, beautiful gardens, and passionate sporting culture, yet no other icon is more closely associated with the country than the royal family. For centuries, the world has been fascinated by the lifestyles of kings and queens, from where they live to what they like to eat, but the British royal family remains one of the most recognizable monarchies in the world.

Along with the world's interest, the monarchy's appeal within the United Kingdom is also apparent. Throughout the U.K., there are museums, castles, landmarks, and gardens dedicated to the monarchy, which celebrate the royal family's history and legacy. 

While it may seem like royal residences and gilded carriages would be off-limits to the average tourist, it's perfectly possible to get a taste of royal life during your next visit to Britain. Whether you're looking for a history lesson or a spot of the Queen's favorite tea, there are plenty of places to visit if you love the royal family.

Read more: 28 Bucket List Destinations That Everyone Needs To Experience At Least Once

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace is a working royal palace and the King's official residence. Built in 1825, Buckingham Palace was commissioned by King George IV who asked architect John Nash to design a grand palace fit for a king within the city of London.

The "palace fit for a king" has a total of 775 rooms, many of them filled with paintings by Old Masters and rare antiques. While the private living quarters are off-limits to visitors, a tour does include the 19 staterooms where the royal family entertains. The White Drawing Room is the grandest of all staterooms, with gilded ceilings and white pilasters; it is frequently the setting for pre-dinner gatherings. The largest is the Ball Room, completed in 1855 during Queen Victoria's reign. It is the setting for concerts and state banquets. The Throne Room holds the two coronation chairs originally commissioned for Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip, but they were most recently used for the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla.

Buckingham Palace is only open for 10 weeks a year from late July through September while the King is at Balmoral in Scotland on summer holiday. Still, the palace often holds special events for ticket holders throughout the year.

Westminster Abbey

As one of the country's greatest landmarks, Westminster Abbey is a cathedral with 1,000 years of history, much of it tied to the royal family. Originally built as a Benedictine monastery, Westminster Abbey was rebuilt in 1065 by Edward the Confessor, and later rebuilt by King Henry III between 1220 and 1272. Designed in the Gothic style, the cathedral is recognized worldwide as an architectural masterpiece.

Westminster Abbey has been the site of every coronation since 1066, as well as the setting for numerous royal occasions. The Abbey held state funerals for both Queen Elizabeth II, as well as Princess Diana, and was the site of the 2011 wedding of Prince William of Wales and Princess Catherine. Westminster Abbey is also the burial site of more than 3,000 prominent Great Britons, including many royals. Queen Anne, Edward the Confessor, Mary Queen of Scots, and Queen Elizabeth I are all buried here.

St. Paul's Cathedral

Designed by famous architect Sir Christopher Wren, St. Paul's Cathedral in London is a city icon that has been hosting cultural and religious events since 1665. The Baroque-style cathedral sits on Ludgate Hill, the highest point in the city of London. At 365 feet, its dome is one of the highest in the world, and the cathedral was the tallest building in London until 1963. The prominent dome and surrounding church spires are some of the most recognized landmarks in London.

St. Paul's Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral and serves as the seat of the Bishop of London. The cathedral has hosted many prominent religious services, including the state funerals of Margaret Thatcher and Sir Winston Churchill. Both Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II celebrated their Jubilee Services at the cathedral. The wedding of King Charles and Princess Diana was also celebrated at the cathedral in July 1981, which was one of the most-watched television events in history.

As a working cathedral, St. Paul's hosts daily Anglican services, but visitors can purchase tickets for private and self-guided tours. Highlights include The Grand Organ, which has operated since 1695, the throne of the Bishop in the Quire, and The American Memorial Chapel, dedicated to the 28,000 Americans who lost their lives in Britain during World War II.

Hampton Court Palace

Famous for its extensive gardens and maze, Hampton Court Palace is a Tudor masterpiece that has hosted royals since the early 16th century. Originally commissioned by Cardinal Wolsey, Hampton Court caught the attention of King Henry VIII, who eventually made it his home, bringing all six of his wives here.

Henry VIII used the palace as a place to entertain, and its grand design was considered both modern and ostentatious at the time. The centerpiece of the palace is The Great Hall, a towering space designed by Henry VIII that was meant to convey his power. Boasting a magnificent hammerbeam roof, the Great Hall contains artifacts like Anne Boleyn's coat of arms. Many historic events occurred at the palace, including the divorce of Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves. He also married his wife Catherine Howard at the palace. 

The palace also served as a working royal residence until the 19th century, when Queen Victoria decided to open it to the public in 1838. Today, visitors can tour the palace, its grounds, and its ornate chapel. One of the most popular sites of Hampton Court is the garden hedge maze. Originally commissioned in the early 1700s, it is the oldest surviving hedge maze in Great Britain.

Tower Of London

While Hampton Court Palace was the location of everyday life for Tudor-era royals, the Tower of London is where some Tudor royals met their end. Built in 1070 by William the Conquerer, the Tower of London was built as a fortress-like structure designed to defend London against its enemies. A mighty stone tower sits as its centerpiece and the structure took 20 years to build with stone imported from France. For the next two centuries, the Tower was expanded to include a defensive wall, an armory, and a national mint. The Tower of London was frequently used to house royals and their precious possessions during times of distress.

The Tower of London has been the site of many tragedies involving the royal family. It is where both Anne Boleyn and Lady Jane Grey spent their final days before execution; it is also where two princes, the children of Edward IV, would perish during the War of the Roses.

Throughout history, the Tower of London has served as a fortress, palace, and prison. Today, it remains one of London's most popular attractions. Visitors can tour the Tower and view its collection of armor or meet one of the 37 Yeoman Warders, also known as Beefeaters, who guard the Tower. The most secure and highly protected wing of the Tower is the Jewel House, which contains more than 23,000 gemstones, including precious tiaras, necklaces, and other gems that make up the official Crown Jewels.

National Portrait Gallery

Established in 1856 by Lord Ellesmere, the National Portrait Gallery is located in the heart of London near Trafalgar Square. One of London's best museums for art-lovers, the gallery has more than 22,000 works and houses the most extensive portrait collection in the world. Recently reopened after a three-year refurbishment, it has thousands of portraits of prominent Britons, from historical leaders like Winston Churchill to contemporary figures like Elton John and David Bowie.

The National Portrait Gallery holds official portraits of every prominent member of the royal family and has extensive collections from the Tudor, Elizabethan, Edwardian, and Victorian reigns. The gallery also contains the official portraits of every modern royal, including King Charles, Kate Middleton, and Prince William. A popular site for tourists, visitors can take guided tours or view rotating exhibitions of British arts and culture. Most recently, the gallery hosted a collection of photography and a Beatles retrospective by Sir Paul McCartney.

London's most famous park was originally founded by the monks of Westminster Abbey until Henry VIII purchased it to use as his hunting grounds. It remained a private park until Charles I permitted the public to access it in 1637. Throughout the park, you can find monuments and statues dedicated to the royal family. The Diana Memorial Fountain, unveiled by Queen Elizabeth in 2004, is built of Cornish granite and is designed to reflect the ebb and flow of Princess Diana's life. The Queen Elizabeth Gates in Hyde Park was designed to honor Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. They were unveiled in 1993 and feature a whimsical design of a lion and a unicorn, representing England and Scotland.

The park's winding paths, lake, and gardens are a popular outing in central London any time of year. At Speakers Corner, visitors can see where radicals used to "get on their soapbox" and preach about everything from politics to religion. The centerpiece of the park is The Serpentine Lake, where visitors can rent paddle boats or dine at the boat house. In the winter, Hyde Park turns into a winter wonderland, with an ice rink, food stands, and a Santaland with carnival rides. Visiting the park is a must-do in London at Christmas . 

The Royal Mews

Ever dreamed of seeing a real gilded carriage fit for royalty? At The Royal Mews, a working stable and museum adjacent to Buckingham Palace, you can. The Royal Mews is responsible for all road travel for the King and the Royal Family, from horse and carriage ceremonies to official car processions. The organization has been around since the 14th century, and its headquarters was built in the gardens of Buckingham Palace in 1825.

A visit to the Mews might include seeing one of the stable's Cleveland Bay or Windsor Grey horses, or trying out a replica open carriage like the one Queen Victoria used. Visitors can also see the livery worn by the King's coachmen or learn how to tack a horse on a wooden pony. The real draw, however, is the fleet of carriages used to carry the royal family throughout history, including the 260-year-old Gold State Coach. The coach features gilded woodwork, intricately carved sculpture, and painted panels of Roman gods and goddesses. Weighing over four tons, the carriage has been used to transport the monarchy in every coronation since that of William IV. As a note, The Royal Mews is closed until March 1, 2024. 

Madame Tussaud's

It is possible to get close to members of the royal family -- wax versions, that is. The world-famous Madame Tussauds wax museum in London is home to 150 lifelike figures, including members of Britain's royal family. The museum's Royal Palace exhibit includes a throne room with wax figure renderings of every major royal, including the Prince and Princess of Wales, Queen Elizabeth, King Charles, and Queen Camilla.

Open since 1884 on Baker Street in London, Madame Tussauds is a London institution that not only offers a lighthearted look at the world's most famous faces, but the museum has the direct support of the monarchy. The museum's Queen Elizabeth figure is the 23rd incarnation the museum has created throughout her historic 70-year reign. During its creation, Madame Tussauds' sculptors collaborated with Buckingham Palace by providing images of the clay sculptures as they were in progress to create the most authentic and lifelike incarnation of "Her Majesty."

Fortnum And Mason

London's most famous tea shop, Fortnum and Mason , has had a long and storied relationship with the royal family since it was first established in 1707. Founder William Fortnum was originally a footman for Queen Anne. He later established his tea shop with Hugh Mason, and the two would go on to create a culinary empire that still provides tea to the royal family today. The flagship store in Picadilly sells everything from the Royal Blend tea to Sandringham coffee blend and has held a Royal Warrant (products approved by the monarchy) since 1910.

Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, was known to do her Christmas shopping annually in person at the store, and every modern royal has visited the shop in recent years. Queen Elizabeth, Queen Camilla, and Princess Catherine all visited together in 2012 for the opening of the store's Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon. Today, thousands of tourists and shoppers visit the store to purchase tea, coffee, and gourmet food as well as the shop's famous Christmas hampers. One can also enjoy a traditional afternoon tea in London  in the tea salon where treats like cucumber sandwiches, scones, and pastries are served on the store's iconic blue plates.

Windsor Castle

The oldest occupied castle in the world, Windsor Castle has been home to 40 monarchs. Built by William the Conquerer in the 11th century, Windsor Castle was built high on the River Thames at the edge of hunting grounds. It was designed to serve as a military fortification to guard the western approach to London. King Edward II began converting it into a royal residence in the 14th century.

Windsor Castle remained a preferred residence of royals for centuries and was the favored respite of Queen Victoria, who spent much of her reign here. Today, visitors can see the castle's state apartments or view attractions like Queen Mary's doll house. The Grand Reception Room contains real gold chandeliers and gilded ceilings; as the most luxurious room in the castle, it was Queen Elizabeth II's favorite room to entertain guests.

Another highlight of Windsor Castle is St. George's Chapel, located within the castle grounds. St. George's Chapel is the burial place of 11 monarchs, including Henry VIII, Charles II, and most recently, Queen Elizabeth II. The chapel has also been the site of several royal weddings, including the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, as well as The Earl and Countess of Wessex. A worthwhile day trip destination from London , Windsor Castle is located about an hour from the city. 

Kensington Palace

Originally built as a modest home known as Nottingham House, Kensington Palace started out as the country retreat of King William in 1687 and was gradually expanded over the years to become the palace that stands today. It was the birthplace of Queen Victoria, who spent most of her childhood here until she moved to Buckingham Palace. Kensington Palace has been home to many royals over the years, including Princess Margaret and Princess Diana. It currently serves as the official London residence of the Duke and Duchess of Wales and their three children.

Visitors to Kensington Palace can see the King's and Queen's State Rooms, as well as a permanent exhibition on the life of Queen Victoria. The exhibit offers a glimpse of her reimagined childhood rooms, as well as her collection of jewelry gifted to her by her beloved husband Albert. Kensington Palace is surrounded by expansive gardens, including the Sunken Garden, an all-white garden dedicated to the memory of Princess Diana. The garden features a statue of the late Princess with her sons, William and Harry. The statue was unveiled in 2017 on what would have been the Princess of Wales' 60th birthday.

The palace museum is open year-round and also hosts seasonal exhibits highlighting the fashion, decor, and history of the royal family. The Orangery at Kensington Palace serves traditional afternoon tea daily, and the palace shop sells an extensive collection of royal-inspired merchandise.

St. James Park

Similar to Hyde Park, Henry VIII originally acquired St. James Park in 1532 to serve as royal hunting grounds. St. James Park is London's oldest Royal Park and one of its most beautiful. The park is bordered on all sides by The Mall, Green Park, Buckingham Palace, and Whitehall. It is also adjacent to Birdcage Walk, the site of the Churchill War Rooms. Listed on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, the park is laid out in a series of gardens surrounding a small lake. The lake is home to various waterbirds, including the park's famous pelicans, which were introduced as a gift from a Russian ambassador to King Charles II in 1664. 

St. James Park's location near The Mall offers an ideal viewing site for royal processions and historical celebrations that occur along the route to Buckingham Palace. It also provides views of The Changing of the Guard from its northern entrance, and from the Blue Bridge, which spans the lake at the center of the park, you can enjoy picture-perfect views of the London Eye and Buckingham Palace.

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