Antique Presentation Freedom City Edinburgh Invitation Queen Elizabeth II 1947
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Fine antique invitation from the Lord Provost of Edinburgh to a Luncheon in the Assembly Rooms in honour of Princess Elizabeth later Queen Elizabeth II Presentation of the Freedom of the City of Edinburgh, dated 16th July 1947, embossed in gold at the header. One of the last major civic honours before her marriage to Prince Philip later that year.
Size: 11.5 x 15.5 cm approx
Royal: Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
To Commemorate: Freedom of the City
Type: Invitations
Royalty: UK Royalty
Year: 1947
Signed: No
Theme: Royalty
Features: Antique
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Vintage: Yes