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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen mentions Prince Andrew in a rare thank-you letter

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The Queen mentions Prince Andrew in a rare thank-you letter

ALS signed “Elizabeth R,” one page, 4.75 x 7.5, Windsor Castle letterhead, April 22, 1966. Letter to Mrs. Tannar. In full: “Thank you for the perfectly delightful china birds which you gave me for my birthday. Andrew ‘helped’ me to open the parcel and was enchanted by them! I hope you are keeping well in spite of this dreadful weather.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Elizabeth’s own hand. Andrew would have been six years old at the time of writing. Quite rare in handwritten letters, this is the first we have offered in over five years. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #423 - Ended February 12, 2014