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Auction House:
Auction Location:
Sydney
Date:
25-Nov-2013
Lot No.
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Description:
A collection of signed British royal photographs including Prince Henry, 11th Governor-General of Australia, 1945-1947, comprising a photograph of Prince Henry signed in 1934 during a visit to commemorate the founding of Victoria, together with signed images of David Lloyd George, King George V and Queen Mary, Prince Michael and a photograph of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth with Prince Charles and Princess Anne, Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester (Henry William Frederick Albert; 31 March 1900 - 10 June 1974) was a soldier and member of the British Royal Family, the third son of King George V of the United Kingdom and Queen Mary. He was appointed potential regent for his niece, Elizabeth II, when his brother (George VI) came to the throne in 1936, and was required to stay in the United Kingdom until she came of age in case her father died and she ascended the throne as a minor. The Duke served as a soldier for most of his life. He was also the 11th Governor-General of Australia, from 1945 to 1947. At his death in 1974, he was the last surviving knight of the Order of St. Patrick as well as the last surviving child of King George V and Queen Mary
Estimate:
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Price:
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Category:
Memorabilia: Commemorative - Royalty