This timeline outlines significant state visits and tours undertaken by Queen Elizabeth II during her reign.
Round-the-World Tour
1953-1954
The queen and the Duke of Edinburgh made a six-month round-the-world tour of the Commonwealth, including the first visit to Australia and New Zealand by a reigning British monarch.
Visits to Europe and North America
1957
Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh visited Canada and the United States, as well as various European nations.
Tour of the Indian Subcontinent
1961
Elizabeth made the first royal British tour of the Indian subcontinent in 50 years.
Visit to South America
1968
She was the first reigning British monarch to visit South America.
Visit to the Persian Gulf
1979
Elizabeth visited the Persian Gulf countries.
Historic Visit to Ireland
May 2011
Elizabeth made a historic trip to Ireland, becoming the first British monarch to visit the Irish republic since 1911.
