Striking matte-finish 6 x 8 formal photograph of the Queen in gown with crown, sash and orders, taken at Buckingham Palace, affixed to its original 7 x 9.5 mount, signed on the mount in fountain pen, "Elizabeth R, 1961." Displayed in its original black leather wide grain calf leather frame with support leg by H. H. Plante, London, to an overall size of 9 x 12.5. In fine condition.
1961 was a seminal year for the Queen. That year she toured Cyprus, India, Pakistan, Nepal and Iran; and also visited Ghana. For those who watch 'The Crown,' this was the occasion when she reportedly ignored advice from advisors and traveled to Accra to meet with President Nkrumah; then threw caution to the wind and danced with him. That the dance (it was actually a foxtrot) took place is a historical fact—however, the impact it may have had on Nkrumah’s move to Socialism was portrayed with some artistic license. Nevertheless, the visit did wonders for her image at home and abroad, even causing the otherwise caustic Harold Macmillan (Prime Minister at the time) to note that she had been 'determined all through'; had the 'heart and stomach of a man'; and 'loves her duty and means to be a Queen.' The sexist platitude apart, this was rare praise from Macmillan.
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