1959 Queen Elizabeth II Signed Autograph Royal Diplomatic Commission Document UK

For your consideration is an exceedingly rare and historically significant circa 1959 antique HM Queen Elizabeth II Royal British Consular Military Appointment Commission, formally appointing Ellen Elizabeth Hooper as an Officer/Consul of the Foreign Service. This large format official document, hand-signed "Elizabeth R" by Queen Elizabeth II and co-signed by key witnesses, measures approximately 21.0 by 16.5 inches. It is a profound artifact of British royal administration, embossed with the Royal British Coat of Arms, symbolizing its authenticity and regal authority. The document also features a watermark, further affirming its originality and historical value.

This commission is hand-signed in elegant black fountain pen by Queen Elizabeth II, adding a personal touch from the monarch herself, which significantly enhances its collectability and offers a direct connection to British royal history. Preserved in its original condition, this document is a museum-quality piece, guaranteed authentic and representing a unique opportunity for collectors and historians to own a pivotal piece of British consular and military history.

The commission details the formal appointment of Ellen Elizabeth Hooper to serve as an Officer/Consul of Her Majesty’s Foreign Service at any of the United Kingdom’s Diplomatic or Consular Establishments abroad or within the Department of the Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. This document not only highlights the duties and powers granted to Ms. Hooper but also underscores the trust and authority bestowed upon her by the monarchy.

Document Transcription:

"Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Realms and Territories, Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith, etc., etc., etc.

To all and Singular to whom these Presents shall come, Greeting: Whereas it appears to Us expedient to nominate Ellen Elizabeth Hooper, a person of approved industry, fidelity, and knowledge, to perform the functions of an Officer/Consul of Our Foreign Service at any of Our Diplomatic or Consular Establishments abroad or in the Department of Our Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs or elsewhere as in the judgment of Our said Principal Secretary of State the exigencies of Our Service may require. Know Ye therefore that We have constituted and appointed, and by these Presents constitute and appoint Ellen Elizabeth Hooper as an Officer/Consul of Our Foreign Service, Giving and Granting to her in that Character all Power and Authority to do and execute all and every necessary Act, Matters, Memorials, and Assignments and also to assist Our Ambassador or Minister at the place where she is appointed to reside, or Our said Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs or such other person or persons as may be appropriate in all things which may belong to the duties of an Officer/Consul of Our Foreign Service as aforesaid. And we therefore request and command all those whom it may concern to receive and acknowledge Our said Trusty and Well beloved Ellen Elizabeth Hooper as such Officer/Consul of Our Foreign Service as aforesaid and freely to communicate with her upon all things that may pertain to the functions of Our Embassy or Legation at the place where she may be appointed to reside, or to those of Our Foreign Service at large."

This document not only serves as a substantial representation of the authority and governance maintained by Queen Elizabeth II but also as an invaluable piece for those captivated by the intersections of history, monarchy, and diplomacy.