Antique Royal Invitation Ticket for Queen Elizabeth Mother 80th Birthday St Paul
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Fine antique royal invitation embossed in gold with ERII surmounted by a crown and accompanied by the original ticket to attend the Thanksgiving Service in honour of Queen Elizabeth the Queen mother's 80th birthday celebration at St Paul's Cathedral, dated 15th July 1980. From the collection of Gerald David Lascelles (1924-1998) and Angela Lascelles (1919-2007), first wife of the Honourable Gerald Lascelles second son of the 6th Earl of Harewood and his wife the Princess Royal - despite divorcing she remained very close to Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family.
Size of Invitation: 18 x 12.5 cm approx
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Royal: Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother
To Commemorate: Birth/Birthday
Type: Invitation & Ticket
Royalty: UK Royalty
Year: 1980
Manufacturer: Royal Household
Features: Antique
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Vintage: Yes