In November 1953 Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by Prince Phillip, embarked on her first tour of the Commonwealth since becoming Queen. Travelling by steam, yacht, train, plane and car the royal couple toured for nearly six months, returning to the UK in April 1954.
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