Unseen images of Princess Margaret and Prince Philip in the 1960s go on sale in rediscovered photo album
- It’s expected to fetch at least £300 when it goes on sale in London on April 25
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A rediscovered photo album which provides a ‘fascinating glimpse’ into separate visits made by Prince Philip and Princess Margaret to two cable ships in the 1960s is to go under the hammer.
The commemorative corporate album contains 14 black and white 6in by 8in photographs of Philip’s visit to CS Mercury at Tortola in the British Virgin Islands on February 23 1966.
It also includes 14 images of Margaret’s visit with her then-husband, the Earl of Snowdon, to CS Enterprise in Hong Kong on March 5 that same year.
The album is to go under the hammer with auction house Charles Miller – a maritime specialist – in London on April 25, and is expected to sell for between £300 and £500.
In many of the snaps, Prince Philip appears to be listening attentively to staff as he is given a tour of the ship.
Princess Margaret is pictured being shown around the vessel by a staff member as he speaks to her
Photos of Princess Margaret show her looking equally interested in finding out more about how the vessel she visited operates.
The images are thought to have not been in the public domain before, as they were only produced for in-house purposes.
Princess Margaret is smiling in many of the pictures, wearing a necklace, a matching hat and short-sleeved top – both in a geometric print.
She paired her matching outfit with a slim fit midi skirt and a sleek handbag.
The album includes 14 images of Margaret’s visit with her then-husband, the Earl of Snowdon, to CS Enterprise in Hong Kong on March 5 that same year
The then Duke of Edinburgh is having a piece of machinery explained to him. He is pictured with his hands behind his back as he listens
Princess Margaret is pictured smiling, wearing a top with a matching hat, paired with a knee-length skirt and handbag
The album is expected to fetch around £300 and £500 and will go up for sale on April 25 in the hopes to find a new owner
Princess Margaret is pictured with her husband Antony Armstrong-Jones, as they have a go at steering the ship
Prince Philip, dressed in a smart suit, smiles as he shakes the hand of one of the men working on the vessel
Princess Margaret is snapped looking interested as she speaks to a staff member about how the vessel operates
Princess Margaret is pictured arriving on the vessel, to which one of the staff members salutes her by putting his hand to his forehead
In the photo album, details of the trip are printed. It says the then Duke of Edinburgh visited C.S Mercury in 1966
The album is a navy blue leather, with ‘Royal Visitor’s printed in gold, alongside the name of the vessel
Whereas the then Duke of Edinburgh was pictured in a smart matching suit as he greeted staff members.
Charles Miller said: ‘Albums such as these always offer a fascinating glimpse into such important visits.
‘In addition, it is rare to see photographer Antony Armstrong-Jones accompanying the princess on official duties.’
The album was recently rediscovered after spending many years in a UK private collection.
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