What countries did Queen Elizabeth I rule?

She was Queen of England and Queen of Ireland and ruled Wales. Scotland was ruled by James VI at the end of her reign and she invited him to be her heir, although another century passed before they became the United Kingdom. read more

Two situations in two countries differ from the others. The government of the unrecognised state of Rhodesia proclaimed its allegiance to Elizabeth II as queen of Rhodesia from 1965 to 1970. However, she did not accept either the role or the title and it was not accepted or recognised by any other state. read more