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Bibelotslondon Ltd is a UK registered company based in London Bridge dealing in ephemera and curiosities from Britain and around the world. Our diverse inventory is carefully chosen and constantly evolving. We work very hard to offer the highest quality works at competitive prices. Our inventory is listed online, and we strive to keep our website completely up to date, so our customers can easily check availability. We believe in offering clients items that are unique and rare for aficionados of the antique and collector's world. Bibelot is a late nineteenth century word derived from the French word bel 'beautiful', meaning a small item of beauty, curiosity or interest. The word ephemera is derived from the sixteenth century Greek word ephmera meaning a printed or hand written paper not meant to be retained for a long period of time.
Fine antique signed letter from King Charles III as Prince of Wales addressed to Miss Marjorie Dawson who was Personal Maid and Dresser to Princess Alexandra of Kent for 36 years. The affectionate and poignant letter is written on his personal mourning stationery embossed in black with the Prince of Wales Feathers, dated 16th May 2002 and is regarding the sad death of his grandmother Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, accompanied by its original mourning envelope sent Special Delivery from Buckingham Palace with 'C' in the lower left hand corner showing it came from the Prince's office.
"Dear Marjorie,
I was so touched that you should have written as you did about my beloved grandmother. I have dreaded her eventual departure and now she leaves behind an enormous chasm in my life. However, she also leaves behind the most wonderful legacy of unbelievably happy memories; of fun, laughter and an atmosphere of constant affection and interest in everything.
Such vital extraordinary spirits are rare and I feel profoundly blessed that the Good Lord allowed me to have such a heavenly grandmother who taught me so many of the most valuable things in life. Oh, how we shall all miss her and everything she stood for...
Bless you for you dear letter...
With much affection
Charles"
Envelope Size: 22 x 11.5 cm approx