Queen Elizabeth II Coronation - Buckingham Palace Balcony Fly-Past - Raphael Tuck RPPC - Postcard SP24

Real photo postcard (RPPC) of the royal family on the Buckingham Palace balcony watching the fly-past during the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, June 2nd, 1953. Caption reads: "The Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, June 2nd, 1953 — Watching the Fly-Past." Series C 31. A Tuck Card.

Scene Details:

• Queen Elizabeth II centre, wearing the Imperial State Crown, coronation robes, and diamond necklace
• Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, in naval uniform with medals and sash, to her right
• Prince Charles and Princess Anne visible in the front row
• Four maids of honour / ladies-in-waiting in tiaras and coronation gowns to the left
• Additional royal party members flanking both sides
• Buckingham Palace balcony with dark draped fabric and tasselled bunting below
• Black and white real photograph

Postal Markings: None visible — unused postcard.

Publisher: Raphael Tuck & Sons, Real Photograph. Fine Art Publishers by Appointment to the late King George VI, H.M. Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, and H.M. Queen Mary. Printed in England. "The World's Art Service" seal.

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