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. As Queen of Canada As Queen of the United Kingdom See also List of state visits received by Elizabeth II List of Commonwealth visits made by Elizabeth II List of official overseas trips made by Charles III List of official overseas trips made by the Prince and Princess of Wales List of state and official visits by Canada References 20th century-related lists Lists of 21st-century trips 20th century in international relations 21st century in international relations Elizabeth II Elizabeth II State visits Foreign relations of Canada Elizabeth II Elizabeth II, state visits Elizabeth II