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Prince Charles

Charles getting long in the saddle? “I need hardly say that my ambition is to win the Gold Cup at Cowdray Park before I am too old for the game!”

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Charles getting long in the saddle? “I need hardly say that my ambition is to win the Gold Cup at Cowdray Park before I am too old for the game!”

Eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. He is heir-apparent to the respective thrones of the United Kingdom and the other 15 Commonwealth Realms. TLS signed “Charles,” one page, 8 x 13, Prince of Wales’ feathers and Garter motto letterhead, January 27, 1988. Letter to Helen Boehm. In part, “It is splendid news that you are coming back into polo again and have started a Boehm challenge cup in Palm Beach…Many congratulations on being appointed a director of U. S. P. A. You’ll be taking over next! I need hardly say that my ambition is to win the Gold Cup at Cowdray Park before I am too old for the game! As I am 40 this year time is running out fast.” Charles has also added the greeting and a sentiment, “Yours most sincerely.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. In very fine condition. R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #317 - Ended January 17, 2007