Antique Royal Dinner Menu Prince Andrew 21st Birthday Windsor Queen Elizabeth II
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Fine antique royal menu in French prepared for Prince Andrew's private dinner for his belated 21st Birthday celebrations held at Windsor Castle, dated 19th June 1981, the Queen spent the day at Ascot but later returned to Windsor Castle for this private dinner for 70 guests including the Queen, Prince Philip, Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer and other members of the Royal Family and distinguished guests such as Elton John. Andrew had actually turned 21 on 19th February 1981, but his formal celebrations were postponed while he completed his Royal Navy helicopter training, beautifully embossed in gold with ERII surmounted by a crown.
Size: 15.5 x 10 cm approx
Royal: Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
To Commemorate: Birth/Birthday
Type: Menu
Royalty: UK Royalty
Year: 1981
Signed: No
Manufacturer: Royal Household
Theme: Royalty
Features: Antique
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Vintage: Yes