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1980 LETTER FROM PRINCE CHARLES


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This 36 year old, six page letter dated April 7, 1980 was hand written by Prince Charles to friends on official Buckingham Palace stationary from the Bahamas. $10,500.00

Dear _________
Just a note from the sun-swept Bahamas to let you know that I have started doing my
runs along the seashore in preparation for my return to the racecourse and all that is
happening is that my feet are being worn down to nothing by the unaccustomed sand.
Talking of racecourses - I am totally confused as to which course we are going to! is it
in Wales or in Cheshire? I also wondered whether I could bring a young lady to watch the
riding on Tuesday morning who would then want to come and watch the race on
Saturday? Perhaps I could give Jon a ring about all this when I get back next Monday?
I spent last weekend attempting to play polo in Palm Beach. Weather ugly, the whole
thing was an unmitigated disaster because I ended up in hospital suffering from heat
exhaustion & total dehydration after spending the morning playing (can't read) & then
playing 6 (can't read) of fairly (can't read) pool polo, at 3:00 pm, -91 degrees and 100%
humidity! I have never known such heat and have never been so exhausted. In fact I
thought I was dying when I got back to my room & then ended up in hospital they had me
on drip all night! What I really needed of course were some of Mrs. _____ (can't read)
pills! All I can say is thank God one doesn't have to ride round Sanbourn in 90o heat after
coming from a steady 40 or 50!
I hope all is well in the stable & that you received a photo for Byron. Much looking
forward to seeing you next week.
Yours affectionately and exhaustedly
Charles

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RARE LETTER SIGNED BY CAMILLA PARKER BOWLES, DUCHESS OF CORNWALL

Wife of HRH Prince Charles, future King of England.
Camilla will be Queen Consort.

 

Dated June 20, 1008 It reads:
Dear _____
Thank you for your letter. I am so sorry to hear that you have mislaid the letters you had previously received from my office.
I do hope that your health improves and that you enjoy a wonderful summer.
This comes with all my warmest good wishes,
Yours sincerely, Camilla

$3,500.00 Plus postage SOLD

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GIFT TO LADY FERMOY (DIANA'S GRANDMOTHER) FROM PRINCE CHARLES


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Here is a wonderful, new, never used boxed set of 8 place mats given as a gift to Lady Fermoy, Diana's grandmother from Prince Charles. These mats and gift card from Prince Charles were purchased by myself, Alicia Carroll from Paul Tuffnell, Diana's cousin from Wales. The mats are watercolors by HRH The Prince of Wales. They are as follows: 1. Valldemossa. Majorca (Chopin's house), 2. View of Cacchiano from Brolio, Tuscany, 3. Allt-na-Giubhsaich Lodge, Balmoral, 4. Deception Pan. Kalahari, 5. View of Kelso from Park at Floors, 6. Castle of Mey, Caithness, 7. Kudikhama Pan. Kalahari, 8. H.M.Y. Britannia, Skye. These mats are in their original box. They are cellulose finish mats. They come with an original note and hand written envelope.
The envelope is addressed to, "Ruth, Lady Fermoy". The note card reads, "Dearest Granny Ruth, These very amateur efforts come with so much love for a wonderfully happy birthday from your devoted old grandson-in -law,Charles". The card has Charles royal crest. $10,000.00 SOLD

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PRINCESS DIANA SIGNED 1992 PHOTOGRAPH

SOLD 8X10" group photo of Diana with her sister Lady Sarah McCorquodale & entourage taken in 1992. Charles and Diana made it a habit to have a photo taken before or after any tour. The signed photo is then given to those who accompanied them on the tour. Mounted on white photo board with signature and date beneath the photo, suitable for framing $9,500.00 SOLD

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CHARLES AND DIANA SIGNED PHOTO FROM 1983

SOLD A fantastic group photo taken of Charles & Diana aboard what may be the HMS Britannia in 1983. The signatures have faded with time but are clearly visible as is the date. Slight tearing to the photo board where it has removed it from a frame. Upon re-framing, the blemishes with be hidden. This is a rare find. $10,000.00

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BEAUTIFUL PHOTO OF THE LATE PRINCESS DIANA

SOLD Another beautiful 8X10" photo of Princess Diana with her sister Lady Sarah McCorquodale and entourage. It is singed by Diana and dated 1992. This is an absolutely stunning picture of Diana $9,700.00 plus postage Order

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INVITATION TO A ROYAL WEDDING SIGNED BY DIANA PRINCESS OF WALES

SOLD This is the book, "Invitation to a Royal Wedding" by Katherine Spink featuring in full color the wedding day's pageantry and splendour. It is signed by Princess Diana to a member of her wedding party. She writes, "much love, Diana 1981." I have never had another wedding book signed by Diana. This is an exceptionally rare find. The book itself is in perfect condition having been kept in a dust cover and wrapped in tissue for the past 31 years.

Dearest _________________
Much love
Diana 1981

I purchased this book directly from one of her bridesmaids. $10,950.00 $SOLD

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PRINCE CHARLES SIGNED BOOK

SOLD A wonderful piece of history. This book titled, "The Old Man of Lochnagar by HRH The Prince of Wales with illustrations by
Sir Hugh Casson is 36 years old. It was given by Charles as a gift to in 1980. Charles has written:

For ___________
from the old man of lochnagar--
Charles October 80

This is truly a rare find. I purchased this book directly from one of Charles and Diana's closest friends. $9,550.00 plus postage Order

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CHARES AND DIANA 1981 INVITATION FROM A LADY WITH NOTE FROM CHARLES

SOLD After Charles's and Diana's 1981 wedding, they received an invitation from an unknown lady who wished to host a ride for them.
Can you imagine the amount of gifts from people for their wedding. It was in the high thousands. I can't imagine the number of invitations they received.

Charles, in turn contacted a close friend asking if he knew this lady.
Here is a nice piece of royal history. The note from Charles is on official Balmoral royal stationary.

Dated Aug 27, 1981
____( Seller's name will be known to the buyer only).
Do you know this strange lady? She certainly has plenty of optimism, if nothing else.
Charles
The invitation from the lady is as follows:

Prince Charles and Lady Diana
May this card bring every good wish for your future health and happiness together.
As your most loyal trainer to your new home at Highgrove, it would be my greatest
joy to provide you with your first warming ride under rules,
as a present from myself and my staff.
My sincere best wishes, Barbara Waring
Oliver House Stud
Chedglow on Tetbury

For art lovers, the front of the card shows a picture of the painting,
The 3rd Duke of Richmond with his wife and
sister-in-law Lady Louisa Lennox watching horses in training on the Downs
(painting by George Stubbs 1724-1806)

$10,000.00 SOLD

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SIGNED PRINCESS DIANA GIFT CARD

SOLD - This is a sweet gift card with flowers on the front. It was handwritten by Diana. The back has a stain from a coffee cup. The inside has a greeting and Diana has written,

Dearest _________
With much love to you
Diana

I have had these things for nearly ten years. They have been stored for ever so long. I get the same feeling when I touch them as the first day when I couldn't believe I was holding something Diana had owned, worn or written. That feeling has never left. $9,000.00 Order

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RARE 1980s CHRISTMAS TAG FROM CHARLES AND DIANA TO PETER PHILLIPS

SOLD In 1977 Princess Anne, daughter of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II gave birth to her first child Peter Phillips. Peter was the first royal child for centuries to be born a commoner). This is a Christmas tag from a present given to Peter from his Uncle Charles and Aunt Diana for Christmas in the 1980s. It is beautifully matted and framed with a color photo of a young Peter and one of Charles and Diana. This is an exceptionally rare piece. Diana wrote the tag.

The tag reads,

Peter,
Happy Christmas
much love from
Charles and Diana

It was retrieved from a trash bin by a royal employee and eventually sold. $9,900.00


 

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1994 HANDWRITTEN LETTER FROM PRINCE CHARLES

Dated October 8, 1994. Two page letter written on three sides. Balmoral stationary

Dear ____, Thank you so much for your kind letter. I am so glad you both managed to stop and see Paddy today. I really don't know what I would do without him. I am sure Jon agreed about not re-issung the name as I don't intend to hear from her again. Could you please tell Paddy this and perhaps mention to my office via Tiggy Legge Burke - that the insurance should be canceled? Likewise Jon ----(can't read) right about increasing the value of the gelding. I am afraid I can't cope anymore horses, training so I have to sell the gelding, in due course. Any ideas? I like your booklet. What a good idea. You are getting precessional in your old age.. Hope to see you soon, All my love to --- Yours ever, Charles $3,500.00

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