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Striking matte-finish 7 x 9.5 photo of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, affixed to an 8 x 11 mount , signed on the mount in fountain pen, "Elizabeth R, 1961." Also bears the autopen signature of Prince Philip. The silver gelatin photograph is believed to be by Anthony Buckley, number on the rear 4474-43, depicting the Queen in gown, tiara and regalia; and Prince Philip in the Uniform of Admiral of the Fleet of the Royal Navy, complete with sword, taken at Buckingham Palace. Displayed in a 9.25 x 12.25 brown tree calf and gilt leather presentation frame by Jarrolds of Knightsbridge. In fine condition.
The photo is accompanied by a letter on H.M. Yacht Britannia headed notepaper, dated 23rd November, 1961, addressed to Mr. J. Dobson that reads: “The Queen has commanded me to send you this photograph which Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh have signed for you as a memento of their visit to Monrovia and in recognition of the excellent work you have done in completing the construction of the new British Embassy in time for it.” It is signed by the Queen’s Assistant Private Secretary, Martin Charteris, who features significantly in the television series 'The Crown.' Also included is a reference copy of the same letter; a large invitation to a reception for the Queen and the President of Liberia on 23 November; a Royal Garden Party invitation to be held at the British Embassy, also on 23 November; an invitation to a morning reception at the Monrovia City Hall (same date); and a small typed note stating “Guests attending the reception for Her Majesty the Queen are expected to arrive at the Executive Pavilion not later than 5.15 PM.”
1961 was another busy year for the Queen, with state visits to Kathmandu, Nepal; Tehran, Isfahan and Perseopolis, Iran; Rome, Naples, Venice, Florence and Turin, Italy; The Vatican City; and, of course, Monrovia, Liberia.
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