Queen Elizabeth II, first British sovereign to visit China

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In October 1986, Queen Elizabeth II became the first British monarch to visit China. Here are some photos from her visit.

Queen Elizabeth II visits the Great Wall of China with her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, October 1986. /CFP

Queen Elizabeth II visits Dianchi Lake, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, October 12, 1986. /CFP

Queen Elizabeth II visits the terracotta warriors, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, October 16, 1986. /CFP

Queen Elizabeth II tours a children's center, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, October 18, 1986. /CFP