The Queen’s Visits To America And With U.S. Presidents, In Photos

Conservative News DailySeptember 8, 2022

Buckingham Palace shared the news Thursday that Queen Elizabeth II had died at the age of 96. In honor of her incredible life, we took a look back at her visits to America and with U.S. presidents during her lifetime.

The Queen recently celebrated her Platinum Jubilee, marking her 70 years on the throne and making her the longest reigning monarch in British history. During that time, she’s met almost every single president since Harry S. Truman, and so many of those moments have been captured in photos that will live forever.

In October 1951, Princess Elizabeth and her husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, arrived in Washington, D.C., and were welcomed by Truman. In the photo, Elizabeth is seen traveling in a motorcade, following a reception ceremony at Washington National Airport.

(Original Caption) 10/31/1951-Washington, D.C.: President Harry S. Truman and Britain's Princess Elizabeth are shown as their motorcade got underway following the reception ceremony at Washington National Airport today. Getty Images

(Original Caption) 10/31/1951-Washington, D.C.: President Harry S. Truman and Britain’s Princess Elizabeth. Getty Images

In 1957, Queen Elizabeth travels to New York City as part of her Royal Tour. In the photo, we see her motorcade riding through the city.

Queen Elizabeth during Royal Tour in New York City motorcade, October 5, 1957. (Photo by Ben Martin/Getty Images)

Photo by Ben Martin/Getty Images

In 1961, Queen Elizabeth II welcomed President John F. Kennedy and first lady Jackie Kennedy in England.

President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jackie Kennedy pay a visit to the royal family in England. (L-R): John F. Kennedy; Queen Elizabeth II; Jackie Kennedy, and Prince Philip. Getty Images

(L-R): John F. Kennedy; Queen Elizabeth II; Jackie Kennedy, and Prince Philip. Getty Images

In 1970, Queen Elizabeth II meets with U.S President Richard Nixon and his wife Patricia at Chequers, British Prime Minister Edward Heath’s official country home.

Queen Elizabeth II with British Prime Minister Edward Heath and U.S President Richard Nixon (1913 - 1994) and his wife Patricia at Chequers, Heath's official country residence, 1970.

Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images

In 1976, Queen Elizabeth II dances with former President Gerald Ford at the ball at the White House in Washington, D.C., during the 1976 Bicentennial Celebrations of the Declaration of Independence.

Gerald Ford (1913-2006) 38th President of the United States 1974-1977, dancing with Queen Elizabeth II at the ball at the White House, Washington, during the 1976 Bicentennial Celebrations of the Declaration of Independence, 7th July 1976.

Photo by Universal History Archive/Getty Images

In 1982, the Queen meet with former President Ronald Reagan, and the two are seen in the following photo enjoying a horseback ride at Windsor Castle in England.

President Reagan and Queen Elizabeth II horseback riding.

Photo by: HUM Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

In 1983, Queen Elizabeth II reviews the guard of honor at Broadway Pier, in San Diego, California, after she arrived in the USA on board HMY Britannia during her royal tour.

Queen Elizabeth II reviewing the guard of honour on February 26, 1983 at Broadway Pier, in San Diego, California, USA on arriving in the USA on board HMY Britannia. Walking behind her, is her Equerry, Squadron Leader Adam Wise. Queen Elizabeth II was on a Royal Tour of the USA.

Photo by David Levenson/Getty Images

That same year, Queen Elizabeth II delivered a speech during a state dinner with former President Reagan at the De Young Museum in San Francisco. In the photo, Reagan can be seen cracking up at the monarch’s joke about the lousy weather in California.

President Reagan laughs following a joke by Queen Elizabeth II, who commented on the lousy California weather she has experienced since her arrival to the States. The British Queen is delivering a brief address during a state dinner held at the De Young Museum in San Francisco.

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In 1991, Queen Elizabeth II meets Oakland Athletics and Baltimore Orioles players. She can also be seen in the next photo with former President George Bush during her visit to the U.S.