British princess, only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. TLS signed “Anne,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, Buckingham Palace letterhead, March 6, 1974. Letter of thanks to Lady Harding for a wedding gift. In full: “Thank you both so very much for the three finger bowls with joint cypher that you have given us for a Wedding present. We are so pleased with your very useful present and are most touched by your generosity.” Anne has handwritten the greeting at top, “Dear Lady Harding,” as well as the letter’s closing, “Yours sincerely.” In fine condition, with a couple light creases and a few spots of light toning. In November of 1973, Anne married Mark Phillips, a Lieutenant in the 1st Queen's Dragoon Guards, at Westminster Abbey, in a ceremony that was televised around the world with an estimated audience of 100 million. They would divorce in 1992. RRAuction COA.
