Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) and The Duke of Edinburgh: a signed 1951 Christmas card with gilt embossed cipher to cover, and black and white photograph of The Royal Couple sitting in an open car whilst on their tour of Canada, signed in ink 'Elizabeth & Philip'.Consigned by the family of Robert Smith who was a Footman at Buckingham Palace before becoming a Steward at Windsor Castle, his career spanning from the late 1930s through to the mid-1970s. He travelled on many overseas tours with the Royal Family, accompanying King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to Canada (1939) and South Africa (1947), as well as later tours and engagements with Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Domestically, he accompanied the senior Royals on carriages and coaches during state events and official visits. It forms part of an extensive collection of personal Christmas cards and related ephemera being sold in this sale.
Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) and The Duke of Edinburgh: a signed 1951 Christmas card with gilt embossed cipher to cover, and black and white photograph of The Royal Couple sitting in an open car whilst on their tour of Canada, signed in ink 'Elizabeth & Philip'.Consigned by the family of Robert Smith who was a Footman at Buckingham Palace before becoming a Steward at Windsor Castle, his career spanning from the late 1930s through to the mid-1970s. He travelled on many overseas tours with the Royal Family, accompanying King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to Canada (1939) and South Africa (1947), as well as later tours and engagements with Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Domestically, he accompanied the senior Royals on carriages and coaches during state events and official visits. It forms part of an extensive collection of personal Christmas cards and related ephemera being sold in this sale.
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