An original 1954 signed photograph of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, standing on the balcony at Buckingham Palace with a young Prince Charles and Princess Anne, signatures in black ink to lower margin, 17.5 cm x 9.5 cm in a glazed easel frame. This image was the one used in the 1954 Christmas Cards sent by the Royal couple.

Consigned by the family of Robert Smith, who was a Footman at Buckingham Palace before becoming a Steward at Windsor Castle, his career spanning from the late 1930s through to the mid-1970s. He travelled on many overseas tours with the Royal Family, accompanying King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to Canada (1939) and South Africa (1947), as well as later tours and engagements with Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Domestically, he accompanied the senior Royals on carriages and coaches during state events and official visits. It forms part of an extensive collection of personal Christmas cards and related ephemera being sold in this sale.