The ship called on British Commonwealth nations, those countries that maintain an allegiance to the British Crown. Among the ones that welcomed the Queen were Australia, Canada, Papua New Guinea, the Republic of Ireland, India, New Zealand, and South Africa.
Scotland's top visitor attraction today, the Royal Yacht Britannia has been docked in the historic port of Edinburgh since she was decommissioned in 1997.
The Royal Yacht Britannia is open daily for tours (book online).
