George Lascelles and Gerald Lascelles Country Life Magazine Portrait August 21 1926

George Lascelles and Gerald Lascelles Country Life Magazine Portrait, Frontispiece, August 21 1926. LX No. 1544

The featured frontispiece this week is a portrait of the Hon. George Lascelles and the Hon. Gerald Lascelles, the young sons of H.R.H. Princess Mary, Viscountess Lascelles, and Viscount Lascelles.

• George Lascelles (1923–2011): The elder son, he later became the 7th Earl of Harewood. He was a distinguished figure in the arts, notably associated with the Royal Opera House, and was recognised as a leading musicologist.
• Gerald Lascelles (1924–1998): The younger brother and a first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II, he became known for his interests in jazz and motorsport, serving as President of the British Racing Drivers' Club.
• Princess Mary, Viscountess Lascelles (1897–1965): The only daughter of King George V, she later became Princess Royal and played an active role in royal public life throughout the mid-20th century.

This is an authentic original page from Country Life magazine, part of the iconic series often affectionately referred to as the “Girls in Pearls” portraits — elegant society images that captured a distinctive era of British publishing and portraiture.

Size: Approximately 13.75 x 9 inches (35 x 23 cm)

Condition: Very good for its age. As with all vintage magazine pages, light signs of handling or minor age-related blemishes may be present. Please review the large photo carefully for full condition details.

This original Country Life Magazine frontispiece portrait forms part of The Old Map Shop’s curated archive of society portraits published between 1897 and 2026.