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Royal Yacht Britannia - card issued to commemorate launch

Postcard published to commemorate the launch of the Royal Yacht Britannia and portraits of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Ednburgh. Date: circa 1953

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1953 Britannia Edinburgh Oct15 Philip Royals Yacht Elizabeth


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Celebrating the Launch of the Royal Yacht Britannia: A Postcard from the 1950s This beautiful postcard commemorates the launch of Her Majesty's Royal Yacht Britannia on October 16, 1953. The image features portraits of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh (Prince Philip) aboard the vessel, which would go on to serve as the British monarch's floating palace for over four decades. The Royal Yacht Britannia was a gift from the people of Great Britain to the newly crowned Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The launch took place at John Brown & Company's Clydebank shipyard in Scotland, and the event was attended by thousands of well-wishers. The postcard's design is simple yet elegant, with the royal portraits taking center stage against a backdrop of the Britannia's sleek silhouette. The Queen and the Duke are depicted in formal attire, with the Queen wearing a beautiful coronation gown and the Duke in a naval uniform. The postcard's border is adorned with the Royal Crest and the inscription "Royal Yacht Britannia," adding to its regal charm. The 1950s were a time of great change and excitement in Britain, and the launch of the Royal Yacht Britannia was a significant moment in the country's history. This postcard is a lovely reminder of that era and the enduring symbol of British royalty and maritime tradition that is the Royal Yacht Britannia.

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