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Poster for a performance by The Beatles in London – 1963, before the British royal family.

Opening price: $150

Commission: 23%

Sold: $160
06.10.2025 07:00pm

Poster – THE BEATLES London Palladium Royal Command Performance 1963. The Beatles’ debut performance at a high-profile official British event.

The performance took place on November 4, 1963, as part of the annual Royal Variety Show, in which selected artists perform before members of the British royal family. In attendance were the Queen Mother, Princess Margaret, and other members of the royal family. Before the final song, John Lennon addressed the audience with a line that became famous: “For our last number, I’d like to ask your help. The people in the cheaper seats, clap your hands. And the rest of you, if you’d just rattle your jewelry…”. This was a bold joke delivered in the presence of royalty, and it was met with laughter and warm reception. It also marked the cheeky, witty, and unapologetic spirit of The Beatles – a quality that would captivate audiences around the world.

70×50 cm. Minor tear at the upper right corner due to adhesive tape. Good condition.

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216. Poster for a performance by The Beatles in London – 1963, before the British royal family.