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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 1/11/2011

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 14 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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Prince Charles (typed) hand signed letter.

Item 2982-

Highrove House stationary. Comes with original envelope.

August 23, 1990
Dear ---,
Many thanks for the informaiton on the Traveling Box to Fernand VII of Spain. I have given it all to the King of Majorca and we shall see what happens!
Yours ever, Charles

$3,500.00 Order


Prince Charles handwritten letter.

Item 2983-

Sandringham Norfolk stationary. Comes with original envelope.

November 22, 1991
Dear ____
You really are incredibly king to remember my birthday in your usual thoughtful way and I cannot thank you enough for that splendid Czech figure you found in Prague.It is such a magical city, but I dread to think what will happen to it when the local operating and property developers move in & bring the Richard Rogers of the world with them! I'm so glad you saw the Prague Monastery & it's library, which I did in May this year.
With every ____ As ever, Charles

 

$5,500.00 Order


Memorial card and handwritten letter from Frances Shand Kydd, mother of Princess Diana

SOLD Item 2984- a

Inside of card reads:

Dear ___
With love, Frances
My thanks to you and for being a great & trusted friend of hers.
(meaning Diana)

SOLD


Item 2984- b

Letter from Frances Shand Kydd on her personal stationary. Comes with original envelope.

Callanish
Isle of Seil
By Oban
Argyll PA34 4TN

9/31/98
My dear ___
A big thank you for a lovely evening of catching up and delicious fare. It was so good to see you, and to go over new ground as well as rambling around older pasture - and to find you in such fine spirit. With love, Frances

$1,800.00 plus postage Order

Frances Shand Kydd died June 3, 2004


Prince Charles handwritten letter.

Item 2985-

Written on Balmoral Stationary with original envelope.

August 26, 2000
Dear ______,
You really are incredibly kind and public spirited to make such a sacrifice and to give me your copy of that splendid book of Thomas Wright's remarkable works. I must confess that I feel rather embarrassed accepting it form you as I can well imagine how precious it is to you. Please fell free to ask for it back again if you miss it too much --- I will totally understand! Whatever the case, I an very grateful to you for such generosity.....
I have learnt a lot already by glancing at various pages of the book, as I hadn't realized it was wright who designed so many of the features at Buckingham which I have known so well from childhood---- particular the ____ , ___ the park. I shall now appear much more knowledgeable - future wanderings around the park ! Bless you too, for that happy time of your house & garden. You have achieved wonders there & I do so compliment you. I am longing to imitate your ____ & those huge pots -- if you don't mind!-- at Highgrove & I have already given instructions to the gardener!
It was a great pleasure to see you again, _______ , and once again, thank you a million times for that most intriguing book which will probably encourage another job or two at Highgrove...!
With kindest regards, as always, Charles

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Princess Diana handwritten letter

SOLD Item 2986-

Written on Diana's personal "D" Kensington Palace stationary, includes original envelope.

December 15, 1992

Dearest ____

I hope the contents of this letter will be seen as a positive response to a wonderful lunch! Three favorite courses & three favorite people so what ore could we ask for? I enjoyed our get together & as always thank you for ____ & including me. Fondest love from Diana

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Princess Diana handwritten letter

SOLD Item 2987-

Written on Diana's personal "D" Kensington Palace stationary , includes original envelope

June 30, 1992
Dearest _____
What fun! I do love the two pictures * for what they represent! You are so kind to find these wonderful presents for me _____ & as always & forever thank you for being there & for caring. with much love, from Diana

SOLD


Princess Diana handwritten letter

SOLD Item 2988-

Written on Diana's personal "D" Kensington Palace stationary , includes original envelope

July 1, 1995
Dear ____
The Bridge of Light will be a great joy to read & I look forward to that opportunity. Thank you so much for remembering my birthday as I am always touched that you do. Much love, from Diana

SOLD


Princess Diana handwritten letter

SOLD Item 2989- Written on Diana's person "D" Kensington Palace stationary, includes original envelope.

Tuesday.
Dearest ____
Four baskets have arrived & December Daily Word! Thank you as always for taking the trouble to track down these books. I greatly look forward to our lunch, but until then send you my heartfelt thanks and love from Diana

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PrincessDiana handwritten letter

SOLD Item 2990-

Written on Diana's personal "D" Kensington Palace stationary, includes original envelope. Written the day Diana's divorce from Prince Charles became final.

August 28, 1996,
Dear _____
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on such a momentous day . I am now able to look forward to the future & how fortunate to be given another chance. Yes, I 've learnt a great deal & now the time has come to nurture & teach others around the globe. Thank you for believing in me. Lots of love from Diana. X

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Typed letter with greeting written by Prince William. Signed by both Princes William and Prince Harry.

SOLD Item 2991-

Written on St. James Palace stationary, includes original envelope.

November 14th, 1997

Dear ___ (William's handwriting)
Thank you so much for your most concerning letter, we were touched by your consideration. It was a great comfort to receive such a warm and sympathetic letter.
(William's handwriting)
Thank you again
(William's and Harry's signatures) yours, William and Harry

Accompanying letter from St James Palace form the office of HRH The Prince of Wales.


20th November, 1997
Dear Sir____
I thought i should explain why the enclosed letter from Prince William and Prince Harry is so late in getting to you. Unfortunately your letter was only passed to this office last week and I immediately forwarded it to the boys. I do apologize for the delay.
Yours sincerely
Clair Southwell.


Item 2994-

(2) pieces of Prince William's Christening Cake

These are the first pieces of William's Christening cake I've had. All offers considered.

I told the lady not to clean the boxes. They are best cleaned using a white (new-clean) eraser. The pieces of cake inside has been wrapped in foil and is hard and certainly not edible after all these years.

$995.00 Sale plus postage Order


RARE 1985 PHOTO OF THEIR ROYAL HIGHNESSES THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES

Item 2995 - This is an official 3"X 4" color photograph dated 1985 of HRH Prince Charles and HRH Princess Diana in Court Presentation frame. $7,500.00 plus postage Order


EXTREMELY RARE LETTER SIGNED BY PRINCESS DIANA AS DIANA SPENCER

SOLD 2996- This 32 year old, typed letter dated 20th May, 1980 is to a Miss Lisa Stedman. Diana is thanking her for a lovely drawing she had colored and sent to her. It is signed in Diana's handwriting. This is the ONLY letter I have signed Diana Spencer. It comes with the original , typed, postmarked envelope. This letter is also rare in that it was written from Buckingham Palace on official stationary. Diana stayed at the palace for a time during her engagement to Prince Charles. This letter is dated May 20, 1980 about two months before she went from being Diana Spencer to HRH Diana, Princess of Wales. 10,000.00 SOLD

Dear Lisa (in Diana's handwriting)
I would like very much to thank you for your extremely kind letter and for the lovely
drawing you have colored so beautifully. You thought was very much appreciated.

Yours sincerely Diana Spencer
(in Diana's hand writing)

 


HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II & HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH

Item 2997- Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II & His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh in it's original brown Court Presentation Frame with original box. Signed Elizabeth and Philip. $3,500.00 plus postage Order


RARE

HAND SIGNED CHRISTIE'S PRINCESS DIANA DRESS CATALOG

Item 2998- 1997 Christie's leather bound, hand signed Princess Diana dress auction catalog
in "original" Christie's box. Number 55 of 250.
The estimated population of the world is 6,902,300,000.
Only 250 own this hand signed Diana catalog.
Lord Jeffrey Archer sold a hand signed catalog for 50,000 pounds at a charity auction.
People have paid upwards of $10,000.00 for the hardcover, blue catalog (NOT HAND SIGNED)
The blue hardcover catalog has a "PRINTED PAGE" with Princess Diana's "SIGNATURE PRE PRINTED".
$9,000.00 plus postage Order


No dust jacket on the leather catalogs

Number 55 of 250

Pre-printed first page


RARE

CHRISTIE'S PRINCESS DIANA DRESS CATALOG

Item 2999- People have paid upwards of $10,000.00 for the hardcover, blue catalog "NOT HAND SIGNED"
This blue hardcover catalog has a "PRINTED PAGE" with Princess Diana's "SIGNATURE PRE PRINTED"
This is the original 1997 Christie's catalog, not an after-market copy. It comes with the absentee bid form and entrance pass to view the dresses. Included is a letter with the auction results sent only to those who purchased the original catalog and had registered to bid.

$2,500.00 plus postage

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Blue ribbed cloth edition.

Pre printed first pageAbsentee bid form Auction results


Bronze Bust of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Item 3000- 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.

$125,000.00 plus postage Order

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KING GEORGE VI, QUEEN ELIZABETH, THE QUEEN MOTHER,
PRINCESS ELIZABETH & PRINCESS MARGARET SIGNATURES

Signatures of King George VI, Queen Elizabeth (later The Queen Mother, Princess Elizabeth (Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II) and Princess Margaret (Her Majesty's sister)Dated Jan. 23rd. 1950

Truly a RARE piece of history

Item 3001- The signatures are written on a card approx 6" x 4". It (the signed card) was given to an RAF Officer at RAF fighter station " West Raynham "near " Fakenham " Norfolk, on the East coast of the UK. These bases were the backbone of the Defence of the UK during the second world war, and the Royal Family often visited them during the first few years after the war. I suspect that their official residence of " Sandringham " in Norfolk close by to the base was in part why they were there that day the 23rd January 1950

What is nice and also unusual is that the whole Royal family signed the card, Two years later the King was dead and our current Queen was then crowned Queen of England.


$3,275.00 plus postage
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32 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 plus postage 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. $3,500.00 plus postage Order

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Item 3004- SOLD This 31 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 28 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

SOLD 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. $7,500.00

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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