{"product_id":"indian-elephant-ride-benares-royal-1961-visit-queen-elizabeth-ii-rare-postcard","title":"Indian Elephant Ride Benares Royal 1961 Visit Queen Elizabeth II Rare Postcard","description":"\u003cp\u003eR016 This rare collectors postcard was published in 1982 as a limited edition series to commemorate the first 30 years of Queen Elizabeth's reign following her accession in 1952. This souvenir captures an extraordinary and historic moment from Her Majesty's famous 1961 Royal Tour of India during her visit to the ancient and holy city of Benares (Varanasi). The scene provides a striking visual record of the monumental diplomatic journey, showcasing the magnificent welcoming crowds and traditional local customs that greeted the British monarch along the banks of the sacred River Ganges. It features a vibrant, high-quality period portrait of the Queen during this historic 1982 milestone, beautifully conveying the serene atmosphere of the grand estate and the enduring legacy of her early decades on the throne. It is unused in absolute mint condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Postcard Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56971430101318,"sku":null,"price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/3216\/9030\/files\/20260718_012.jpg?v=1784362818","url":"https:\/\/postcardfinder.co.uk\/products\/indian-elephant-ride-benares-royal-1961-visit-queen-elizabeth-ii-rare-postcard","provider":"Postcard Finder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}