After two days, the Crown Prince departed for Rome. On the Italian border, the royal train was utilized for the remainder of the journey to Rome, where he was received by King Victor Emmanuel and the Italian dictator Mussolini. The public reception was overwhelming and worthy of remembrance, as the crowds chanted, "Long live Italy!" "Long live Ethiopia!" "Long live His Highness the Crown Prince Tafari." While in Rome, the Crown Prince sought to obtain a free zone for Ethiopia in Assab. Mussolini and his political director responded with a draft agreement that guaranteed the concession but simultaneously made Ethiopia an Italian protectorate. Surprised by the rejection of his request, Ras Tafari diplomatically informed the Italian government that he would present the draft to the Council in Addis Ababa, realizing it would not be accepted. After meeting the Pope, he returned to Paris.

On July 7, 1924, Ras Tafari and his entourage departed Paris for England, following significant French hospitality and attention. Two ships accompanied them as they left the French coast, and their departure was saluted with twenty-one guns. In London, the Foreign Office pressured the King to celebrate the imperial guest. This was contrary to George V, who was reluctant about the visit, unlike the British public and press who followed his visit with eagerness and interest.

Ras Tafari met with Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald regarding border disputes and also concerning the British desire to build a dam on Lake Tana, but Ras Tafari decided to retain Abyssinia's right to independent action on the matter. During his discussions with the Prime Minister, Ras Tafari raised the arms embargo imposed by the Great Powers in 1919, particularly the Arms Control Convention signed by Britain, France, and Italy, and other restrictions imposed in 1923. The talks were fruitless, as the Prime Minister insisted that any decision concerning these matters must be made in consultation with France and Italy. The Ras also addressed the issue of obtaining access to the sea through British Somaliland.

As the entourage prepared to depart, King George presented Ras Tafari with one of Emperor Tewodros' crowns, which his army had captured after defeating the Emperor sixty years earlier at "Magdala."

In Greece, aircraft accompanied the delegation, and they were welcomed with gun salutes. In August, the delegation left Athens, returning to Cairo, where discussions continued regarding