Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip: a rare 1948 signed Christmas card from the Royal couple, the cover bearing an image of 'Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat', after Thomas Hearne signatures of both in blue fountain pen to the interior.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.
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip: a rare 1948 signed Christmas card from the Royal couple, the cover bearing an image of 'Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat', after Thomas Hearne signatures of both in blue fountain pen to the interior.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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