Elizabeth II b. 1926 Reigning Queen of England. Rare A.L.S. "Elizabeth R." as Queen on Buckingham Palace letterhead, 2pp. 8vo., Oct. 11, 1954 to Ruth. In part: "... thankyou for asking us to Mary's wedding... Unfortunately we already have an engagement for that day, which is most disappointing as we should have been so happy to have been with you all . " Light soiling, otherwise very good. Rare in this form!