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Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother – 1961 Christmas Card – Signed “from Elizabeth R” – Royal Lodge An elegant official Christmas and New Year card from Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother (1900–2002), mother of Queen Elizabeth II, dated 1961. The cream card features an embossed gilt Royal Crown to the front. Inside, beneath an embossed crown, is the printed greeting: “WITH BEST WISHES FOR CHRISTMAS AND THE NEW YEAR 1961” Below the greeting is the signature in blue ink: “from Elizabeth R” The facing page contains a beautiful period colour photograph of the gardens at Royal Lodge, the Queen Mother’s Windsor residence, captioned “THE GARDEN AT ROYAL LODGE.” This particular 1961 Christmas card design is documented in specialist royal memorabilia sales, with the same Royal Lodge garden photograph and “from Elizabeth R” signature. Dimensions: Closed: 21 × 17 cm Open: 34 × 21 cm A highly attractive piece of British royal memorabilia dating from the early 1960s, combining an official royal Christmas card, a striking colour view of Royal Lodge and the Queen Mother’s signature. Good vintage condition, with minor signs of age and handling consistent with its age. Please refer to the photographs for a detailed assessment of condition.

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