Antique Royal Luncheon Menu Queen Elizabeth II Windsor Castle Easter Court 1981
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Fine antique royal menu in French prepared for Queen Elizabeth II luncheon at Windsor Castle, dated 7th April 1981. By centuries-old tradition, the British monarch spends Easter Court at Windsor Castle every year (typically from March to April). During this residency, the Queen would host weekend and weekday gatherings for family members, close friends, and prominent public figures, complete with formal, private dinners every evening, beautifully embossed in gold with ERII surmounted by a crown.
Size: 15.5 x 10 cm approx
Royal: Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
To Commemorate: Easter
Type: Menu
Royalty: UK Royalty
Year: 1981
Signed: No
Manufacturer: Royal Household
Theme: Royalty
Features: Antique
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Vintage: Yes