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Correspondence, Photographs & Gifts from The Royal Family,

HRH Prince Charles and HRH Diana, Princess of Wales

 

 

His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales & Diana, Princess of Wales

I have amassed a large collection of royal correspondence, photographs,Christmas cards and gifts from the British royal family during the last twenty years. The largest part of the collection is from HRH Prince Charles and HRH Diana, Princess of Wales. Through their letters, cards and photographs, we follow their lives from the day of their engagement & wedding in 1981 until their 1992 divorce and finally to Diana's untimely death in 1997. These letters also give an insight to the man "who will be King".

All history is recorded by writings, photographs and letters as far back as the pyramids in Egypt. We learn how a people came to be, how they lived and sadly, how they perished. The letters below are a rare and valuable part of history. I have purposely deleted all salutations and greetings on letters and gifts to protect one's privacy.

It is astonishing Diana, Princess of Wales, more than five years after her death is still the most famous and most written about royal. There are more books written on Diana than any other royal in history. Her drawing power seems to grow with each passing year! Press coverage of Diana surpasses that of Her Majesty and Prince Charles.

The letters have never been published. A line from a letter may have been printed with my permission for various newspapers articles. No entire letter has been read or printed. Alicia Carroll 1/11/2003

Do research before buying signed letters, Christmas cards and photographs. Many items being offered on the Internet by "dealers" and on "auction sites" are described as original signatures when , in fact, they are auto pen. A personal greeting does not make the signature authentic. The royal family sends thousands of letters, cards and photographs each year. They are given typed letters, Christmas cards and photographs already auto penned. They add the personal greeting. A Certificate of Authenticity can be made and printed by anyone! Check the seller or companies credentials.

 

It's been 12 years since the death of Princess Diana, she is still one of the most admired people of all time. A week does not pass without Diana's name being mentioned in the media. There are more books on the late Princess than all the Kennedy's combined. Diana was the most photographed person in recorded history.

Diana left her mark on the world.

Diana's devotion to her charities are legendary. She set a standard that's hard to equal. Diana ignored the prevailing prejudices and fears about AIDS to clasp the hands of sufferers, and embraced leprosy patients in Indonesia. Diana led the charge for emotion and the unembarrassed displays that now routinely go with it: from hugs and kisses to public tears. These are pretty hefty achievements for a woman who mocked herself for being "thick as a plank." Diana remains an inescapable presence.

Diana wasn't seen as posh. She was one of the people. She enriched many lives.

Many lessons are to be leaned from Princess Diana. After acquiring letters and cards written by Diana, I remembered the importance of sending a thank you note making everyone in my life feel a little special. That was one of Diana's greatest gifts. She made everyone who came into her life feel they mattered.

An era ended with the death of Diana and one, I am afraid , we will never see again!


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Entire text of cards and letters upon request

 

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SOLD (NEW) An Exceptionally RARE letter dated April 28, 1981 Signed Lady Diana

Buckingham Palace stationary. With original dated envelope. SALE $3,000.00

From The Lady Diana Spencer (typed)

Dear Katherine (Diana's handwriting)

(Typed) I would very much like to thank you for your
extremely kind letter of congratulations on my
engagement and for the lovely drawing which you sent.
Your kind thought was much appreciated.

(Diana's handwriting)

Your sincerely

Lady Diana

 


Bronze Bust of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

This bust was purchased at auction from the furnishings of the Dorchester Hotel in London. HRH was thought to have posed for this piece in the late 1940s or early 1950s. The hotel was purchased by the Sultan of Bruni, who remodeled, sending all the wonderful , original furnishings and art work to an action house which is how this great bust came into my possession.

It was taken to Buckingham Palace by a friend. The Queen exclaimed it was a great likeness. I personally carried this piece from the private entrance of Buckingham Palace. HRH Prince Philip couldn't remember posing for this piece.

Buckingham Palace forwarded a list of sculptors, who, over the years, Prince Philip sat (posed) for. Being a royal means having so many paintings, photos and sculptors done. Many pieces are commissioned by City Halls, heads of Governments, etc. Many pieces are finished without the royal family member ever seeing the finished product.

For more photos & further information, please contact Everything Royal. All offers considered- 323-655-1458

 

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Halcyon Days Royal Box Collection

SOLD Here is a wonderful collection of RARE Halcyon Days boxes from Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales. Specially commissioned Halcyon Days boxes from the Prince and Princess of Wales are the rarest and most valuable in the world with some commissions being as low as 25 pieces. Most being ordered in a quantity or 50 to 100. Some boxes were given as Christmas gifts or as a thank you to staff after a tour. The most sought after royal box is with the Highgrove design given as a Christmas present with Charles and Diana's signature inside the lid. These boxes are never offered to the public unless through resale or an auction site and that is still rare as most people keep the boxes. This collection of 12 boxes were purchased directly by me, Alicia Carroll from a retired member of the Prince of Wales staff who was given many boxes as gifts. A Certificate of Authenticity will be given to the buyer from Everything Royal. They are being offered as a collection or separately. If purchased as a collection, they are $1300.00 per box. If purchased separately, the boxes presented by "HRH Prince Charles" alone are $1500.00 a box.When purchased separately, boxes presented by both the "Prince and Princess of Wales" are $1,600.00 each. All royal memorabilia from His Royal Highness will only increase in value. These boxes are from the man who will be "King of England". The boxes are as follows: 1990-Brig O Dee- Balmoral, 1991- Kensington Palace, 1992- Highgrove House, 1993- Restormel Castle, Cornwall, 1994- Not named, 1995-Dutchy of Cornwall Offices, Isle of Scilly, 1996- Tintagal Castle, 1997- Brookhouse Street, Poundbury Dorset, 1998- St Kew Barton Farm, Cornwall, 1999- Dovecote Highgrove House, 2000- The Sanctuary, Highgrove, 2001- St James Palace. All are in original boxes with Halcyon Days paperwork for authenticity. Each is signed, "Presented by HRH The Prince of Wales" on the inside of the lid. SOLD

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28 YEAR OLD LETTER FROM PRINCE CHARLES MENTIONING CAMILLA!

Item 3002 - HRH Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer announced their engagement on February 24, 1981. In this 3 page hand written letter, on royal stationary from the H.M. Yacht Britannia, dated August 8, 1980, a mere six months before his engagement to Diana, Charles refers to "Camilla" as his professional advisor.

Dear ___
Thanks for the first bill- much appreciated. I enclosed a letter for Mark Floyd just to
congratulate him on his return to racing & his win the first time out. Could you please
pass it on to him. How is Allibar? I hope he isn't requiring constant application of
tranquilizers which I noticed was one of the items on the bill! My professional advisor
(Camilla) tells me that it was probably needed before being turned out - the field.
I am taking a bicycle to Balmoral tomorrow to get fit for Oct.. and hope that I can come
riding out on Oct. 16th, 17th, 18th, and 20th and 23rd - would those dates be alright>
Now that I have a new house down the way, I shouldn't be too badly placed for Landborn
on the odd occasion. Love to Judy
As ever, Charles

This is the only letter known to refer to Camilla before or during his marriage to Princess Diana. We all know, that relationship has never altered. He has had an affair with this woman who herself was married during a great part of their relationship and we all know the outcome!! $7,500.00 Order

 

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Signed Photo of HRH Princess Anne

Item 3003 - An official black and white 3 1/2" X 4"photo of HRH Princess Anne, daughter of Queen Elizabeth II, sister to HRH Prince Charles. In blue leather frame. Signed and dated 1987. $2,500.00 Order

 

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LETTER FROM DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES JUST BACK FROM HER HONEYMOON

Item 3004- SOLD This 28 year old letter is an incredible piece of history from the most famous woman of all time. Diana has written candidly about her honeymoon. This double sided, one page letter is one of the rarest in my collection. Dated August 28, 1981, written on official stationary to Betty Andrews who worked for the Spencer family from 1945-1981. It comes with the original, hand written, postmarked envelope. She writes , "We had a wonderful honeymoon, catching up on all that lack of sleep & just being together made everything so wonderful." It is signed, "Take great care & much love, Diana". $22,000.00 SOLD

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Hand Written Princess Diana Letter

SOLD This letter 25 year old latter dated September 20, 1984 to Betty Andrews written on official Kensington Palace stationary is touching as Diana speaks of the birth of her second child Harry. She so dearly loved her boys. It comes with the original, hand written, postmarked envelope. She writes, "William adores his little brother & spends the entire time pouring an endless supply of hugs & kisses onto Harry & we are hardly allowed near." It is signed, "With much love, Diana" $25,000.00 SOLD

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LIMOGES INK WELL & QUILL GIVEN BY PRINCESS DIANA AS A GIFT

Item 3006 - This Limoges ink well with feather quill was given by Princess Diana as a Christmas gift to one of her bridesmaids. There is ink staining on the inside of the inkwell showing it had been used. It is in excellent condition as is the feather quill. It is so touching for me to handle these things and know they had once either been Diana's or she had elected them herself as gifts. $10,000.00 SALE $5,500.00 Order

Dearest ________
Happy Christmas
Love, Diane

 

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SAD LETTER FROM DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES SPEAKING OF HER FATHER

SOLD Another rare letter from the late Princess Diana speaking on the death of her beloved father. This double sided one page letter , written on Diana's private, official Kensington Palace, red bordered stationary with her initial D to a friend is dated April 1, 1992. Diana writes, " I miss my father dreadfully as he was such a strong & positive force in our lives." It is signed, "With my love to you both, from Diana". This letter comes with the original, hand written, postmarked envelope. $12,000.00 SOLD

The royal family are now trying to erase Diana's memory from history. That will not happen. Camilla Parker Bowles will not be a replacement for Diana!

 

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HAND WRITTEN 1936 MEMO FROM QUEEN MARY

Item 3008 - This 73 year old, black bordered official memorandum dated April 8, 1936 from Buckingham Palace was written by Queen Mary. King George V has died on January 20, 1936 a mere three month earlier, thus all Queen Mary's correspondence was on black bordered stationary. It is a thank you for a gift of a book and states she is looking forward to receiving the second volume. She writes,

I am most grateful to you for the interesting little book (vol II) & hope you will send me
vol III when it appears.

At the top of the memorandum it says, from "Queen Mary." -Written in her hand as is the date .This memorandum is 72 years old. It's amazing it has remained in tact all these years. This memorandum is printed on official royal mill paper. $2,750.00 SALE $1,500.00 Order

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LETTER FROM PRINCE CHARLES TO A GIRLFRIEND SPEAKING OF HIS DESPERATION TO FIND A WIFE AND COMPLAINING ABOUT ROYAL DUTIES

Item 3009 - SOLD This 29 year old next letter from HRH Prince Charles shows, he was under great pressure in 1980 to find a wife and get married and it seems whomever his family found would be suitable. In this seven page letter written on official Windsor Castle paper dated June 8, 1980, Charles writes to a girlfriend Janet Jenkins from Montreal, Canada.

Dearest Janet,
I fear this is somewhat belated, but it still comes with affectionate birthday greetings
and in the hope that you will forgive me for being unable to find a suitable card!
This time of year is unbearable from the point of view of everything happening at once
and - the most hectic- I seem to have another slate of annoying speeches in the last month
or two and so I apologize for appearing to be thoroughly useless over remembering your
natal day. I told you long ago I wasn't a very helpful person to know!
It was splendid to hear you on the telephone, but sad to miss you while I was in Canada
My new private secretary is horrified by the idea of ladies in hotels during foreign tours,
so, even if you had been in Canada and able to come to Vancouver, I daresay I would
have had a frightful struggle! I can see that I shall just have to get married as soon as
possible and then all these people might relax a little...!
I do hope you have recovered from the traumatic business of marriage & divorce in
such a short time. Thank goodness you discovered the mistake early enough and didn't
start a family.
Starting a family & making a mistake like that is frankly, something which concerns
me enormously and I think my solution of marrying a girl form each commonwealth
county is the best one!
Don't worry- whatever happens I will make sure you are given early warning----

Let me know if you are ever coming back over this way and do take care of yourself - an
don't do anything rash!
With much love and many happy returns of that special day,
from Charles

This letter from a man who, within a year, we are to believe, found, fell in love with and became engaged to the woman he would spend the rest of his life with? Really! Diana was like a lamb unknowingly being led to slaughter in 1980.

This letter comes with the original, hand written, postmarked envelope. $7,500.00 Order

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LETTER FROM DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES WRITTEN DURING HER FIRST PREGNANCY

SOLD This 28 year old letter dated November 10, 1981 was written to a friend of Diana's during the early months of her pregnancy with Prince William. She writes, "I don't like complaining but it's not that great at the moment". She continues later in this three page letter, "Hubby is going around on a cloud saying how marvelous & clever he is - I spend a lot of time reminding him that I'm the one carrying it!- but it doesn't seem to make any difference.- sigh! It is signed ," Very much love from Diana."

It is sad to think of this young, beautiful, vibrant girl leading such an unhappy life when things could and should have ended so differently. I often wonder what Prince Charles thinks when he hears, reads about or sees Diana on TV which is inescapable since a day doesn't go by in either England or the US with out the mention of her name. $22,000.00 SOLD

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BRACELET ONCE OWNED BY PRINCESS DIANA, GIVEN AS A GIFT

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 the daughter of a good friend, who she invited to be in her wedding . She loved this little girl and stayed friends with her until her death in 1997. After many of her visits, Diana would send her little gifts and note cards. Diana had a collection of enameled bracelets she wore all through her teenage years. After many visits, she would select a bracelet and send it to her little friend. A British magazine did an article last year on her bridesmaids. I quote from the article, "I got to know all the other bridesmaids and page boys and we had a lot of fun, although I don't see any of them now. I remember going down to Highgrove and she (Diana) showed me all over the house. We went into the kitchen and she said, "Here's the cupboard where the biscuits are kept. If you ever feel hungry, help yourself." In her bathroom, she had a lot of enameled bracelets and each time I visited she would give me one. I was so thrilled to have some grown-up jewelry. This one bracelet is being offered with the gift tag. Along with the bracelet and the gift tag, you will receive a copy of the British magazine carrying the story of her bridesmaid who fondly remembered Diana, the woman she used to call her big sister. This green cloisonne bracelet is one of five bangles sent to her little bridesmaid. It comes with a little note cards which reads, " Very much love, Diana". The little note has been kept for over 26 years. Remember, this isn't a gift purchased. This was Diana's bracelet. SOLD

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A LOVELY LETTER FROM PRINCESS DIANA TO HER BRIDESMAID

SOLD - This 28 year old hand written letter from Princess Diana is dated December 8, 1981. It is on official royal stationary. It was written to one of her bridesmaids who was away at school. She writes:

Dearest ____
What a lovely letter you wrote to me- Thank you very much for writing. I wondered why
I hadn't heard for you for a while.
School must be nearly finished & Christmas is in sight - What have you asked for?
(Can;t read) came and had lunch here as your father was racing. She was very well as I
hadn't seen her for ages. It was lovely to see her.
I am sorry to hear about your eye and hope by now, they are better. I am afraid school
tends to be like that & definitely take no notice of Sandi. She doesn't sound very grown
up.
Hope to see you soon. Until then take care & very much love,
Diana

It is hard to believe 28 years have past since the wedding. $17,500.00 Order

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