Item 3044 - This 79 year old four page letter written to Lady Salisbury is dated July 27, 1942 is wonderful in that the Queen Mother writes about what one should expect when becoming engaged and thinking of marrying. The letter gives an insight to the morals of the time and the Queen Mother's own values and beliefs. It is hand written on official Buckingham Palace stationary. She writes,

Dearest Lady Salisbury,
It was so kind of you to write about Katherine's engagement, and I would like to send
my very best wishes for great happiness to them both.
It is very hard for Maria being so far away, but it must be a great joy to fee that her
daughter is going to marry someone she has known for three years.
It is so important to have known each other before getting engaged, & each other's
parents as well!
If you would be so kind, the next time you write to Maria, do ask her to let me know
her feelings, and some impressions of her great new work. I am quite certain that she will
do tremendous good, for she has such a wonderful character , & strength of mind &
nobility, that anyone near her must feel the better for it.
I am sorry about Betty's illness - it must have been a great anxiety, & I do wish with all
my heart that she will be better soon.
With my love, and with my heartfelt wishes for a truly united & happy life for Katherine
and Maurice Macmillan,
I am yours very affee, Elizabeth R

As well as being articulate, the Queen Mums hand writing goes back to another time when one was taught the art of proper letter writing. Her hand writing is lovely. This letter is truly a rare find! $2,100.00

SOLD This 38 year old hand written, one page, double sided letter from Diana's is dated September 8, 1981 not long after the most famous wedding of all time when they were all walking down the aisle in front of 2 billion people. Diana writes:

Dearest __________
I do wish mummy & daddy could of brought you up in their suitcase - I would d have
loved to see you- as the sun has been out . We have been swimming in the river, which is
freezing!
How's Diana? She is probably on her way back to school with no one to keep her
company.
Please don't get to unhappy about going back. I wish sometimes that I was back at
school & always got tearful when the beginning started , but enjoyed it---
Do write if you get the chance & take care,
Lots & lots of love
Diana

It's hard to believe 31 years have gone past since this letter was written. There are days when I still can't grasp that Diana is gone forever! $25,000.00 SOLD

SOLD This box has survived for 93 years. It once held a piece of wedding cake from the April 26, 1923 wedding of King George VI, grandson of Queen Victoria & Lady Elizabeth Bowes Lyon who became Queen Elizabeth and later, Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. $3,000.00 plus postage SOLD

SOLD Here is another note, 26 years old, from Diana. It is dated August 4, 1990 written on Diana's personal, red bordered card to Eileen. This card written on both sides. $13,500.00 SOLD

Diana writes

Dearest Eileen,
A special thank you for seeing me today, particularly as its a Saturday & because you had
to leave lunch early with Joe & of which I feel dreadfully guilty about.
It was wonderful to see to & have your magic touch on my face.
Take care & lots of love & thank (can't read)
from Diana

Diana writes :

Dear ________
Just a brief note to say a huge thank you for giving me my egg. How terribly kind to
have gone to all that trouble. I think it's wonderful!
It now sits VIP position in my bedroom & there'll be trouble if anyone touches it!
Lots of love from , a bride to a bridesmaid, Diana

SOLD You are looking at a rare piece of history. This bracelet belonged the most famous women of all time. Imagine owning and wearing a piece of jewelry once belonging to Princess Diana. As we all know, Diana loved children. One of her favorites was a member of her wedding party. Diana loved childrenl and stayed friends with her until her untimely death in 1997. After many of her visits to Highgrove where she played dress up with Diana's basket of enamel and cloisonne bracelets, Diana would send her a bracelet with a note card. Diana had a collection of enameled bracelets she wore all through her teenage years. This was Diana's bracelet.

This dark blue cloisonne-enamel bracelet comes directly from her bridesmaid. It comes with a little note cards which reads, ______" Love Diana". The little note is somewhat soiled, having been kept for 26 years. Remember, this isn't a gift purchased. This was Diana's bracelet. $20,000.00 SOLD

SOLD - This is an exceptionally rare 35 year old letter written by Diana while still living at Coleherne Court before her wedding to Prince Charles. This letter dated February 22, 1981. Diana writes to a friend about the confusion before the wedding saying,

Dearest ___________
It was lovely to see you both on Friday & thank you so much for a very welcomed
breakfast.
I am terrible sorry about Allibar- I just couldn't think of anything to say at the time but
hope things are better by now.
I honestly don't know which way I'm facing --everything in chaos & confusion my
end--!
Anyway, so pleased that you both know & are happy about the news!...
Really hope that it won't be long before I see you all again - until then a huge thank you
for my break - Take care
Very much love, Diana

Allibar was a horse purchased by Prince Charles in May 1980 who sadly died of a heart attack in February 1981.$22,000.00 Order

SOLD This letter is rare. Of all the letters I have written from Prince Charles, this is the one and only letter where he mentions Diana! It is a four page, 31 year old letter written on official Balmoral Castle stationary and comes with the original, hand written, postmarked envelope. It is dated September 8, 1985. $10,500.00 SOLD

Dear _______
Thank you so much for letting me know how Allibar is getting on. Paddy told me the
other day that she is being a real "maiden" but perhaps she is beginning to settle down
now .... He always said she would be awkward to deal with but hopefully your (can't
read) will be just what she needs! I shall be fascinated to see what she looks like when
she comes back, all muscled up and looking like a racehorse. Lets hope she schools will
over the jumps.
(Can't read the name ) and Bridget have been up staying with my grandmother and it
has been great fun seeing them every now and then. They managed to lighten things up a
bit as the weather is continuously atrocious!
Diana sends her love to you both
Yours ever, Charles

SOLD This wonderful sterling, open weave heart locket was given by Princess Diana to the daughter of a friend, Sarah Jane Gaselee who was a bridesmaid in Diana's 1981 wedding to Charles. This Sarah Jane was 11 at the time. She took the message written by Diana, cut it down to just her signature, "Love Diana", folded it accordion style and kept it in the locket for the next 16 years. I have had it for 12 years. It is a precious item in that it was given by Diana but also that Sarah Jane so loved Diana she carried her signature with her for so many years. The heart is in excellent condition, as is the scrap of paper. $20,500.00

SOLD This 32 year old hand written, one page, doubled sided letter from Prince Charles dated October 16, 1984 was written not long after the birth of Prince Harry. Prince Henry Charles Albert David (Harry) was born September 15, 1984. It was written to friend on official Kensington Palace stationary. $10,500.00 SOLD

Charles writes-

Dear David,
Warmest thanks to you & Irene for thinking of sending such a nice congratulatory letter
following Harry's birth. We have been overwhelmed by everyone's kindness &
enthusiasm & my poor office has vanished under a deluge of cards, letters & endless
pairs of booties.
We are thrilled with our new arrival, but can't get used to the idea of being a father of
two-- it all seems much too grown up somehow!
I do hope all goes well with Jon & please give my love to Irene.
Love, forever Charles

SOLD This is the only Frances Shand Kydd piece in my collection of over 500 items. It is a thank you note she sent after the death of her daughter, Diana, Princess of Wales. It comes with a hand written envelope, postmarked from Glasgow, Scotland, Jan. 10, 1999. Her hand writing is not easy to read. I'll do my best. It is to Tere & Abdallah Faleh in Goodleteville, Tennessee. The front of the card is a cross with the name, Diana Frances, Princess of Wales 1961-1997. The inside left has a prayer running the entire page. The right side reads, (Printed) thank you very much for being in touch with me. The kindness you have shown me has helped and comforted me. May the love and affection of heaven and all the Angels, be around , and within you: and also the Sun and the Moon ... each day and night of your life ... to keep you steady and safe, now and always. She has written in her own hand,

"Yours sincerely, Frances Shand Kydd.
Thank you so much for your caring.

This is rare. I'm sure she sent very few of these cards. This card looks home made from a computer. $3,500.00 SOLD

SOLD This silver plate note holder was given by Princess Diana.. It is new, having never been used. It is monogrammed. It comes with the blue bordered gift card and envelope. $10,750.00 plus postage

Diana writes,

Dearest ________
Happy Christmas,
Love, Diana.