[ELIZABETH II

Queen Elizabeth II's christening cake was made by McVitie and Price. After her afternoon christening, the young couple held a small family tea party at 17 Bruton Street, residence of the Duke and Duchess of York, when the Duchess cut the magnificent christening cakeFrom the collection of Percy George SEATON (1894-1971), steward to the Duke of York and Household Steward to the Duke and Duchess, (1923-1926). He attended the wedding at Westminster Abbey and was responsible for running their household and the receptions that the young couple held including Elizabeth's christening. During WWI Mr Seaton had served in France with the Royal Horse Guards and in 1919 took up special duties with Prince Henry and Prince George. He left the Duke and Duchess owing to a serious operation (performed by George V's surgeon) to go into the hotel business, then in WWII joined the RAF. He was assigned to furnishing and catering aboard the Avro 'York' Transport adapted to carry VIPs, in particular the King and Mr Churchill. When George VI flew to North Africa in 1944 he was delighted to re-introduce Mr Seaton to the Queen and Princess Elizabeth on the runway. He was responsible for the catering for the Princess's christening.