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DIANA - PRINCESS OF WALES -- Royalty & Aristocracy

After the death of Diana, Princess of Wales in a car accident in Paris on 31st August 1997, the Daily Mail invited readers to send in their own messages of tribute and condolence with a view to publishing them as a book. The response was overwhelming and after three days they stopped the programme. Honour-bound to publish these messages they printed three copies, one of which was given to Princess Diana's butler Paul Burrell, the second one was given to Sir David English then head of Associate Newspapers. This is the third and only other copy of the item. The collection comprises of 4 volumes . There are appox. 130000 messages of condolence with message sender name and brief address. The messages are arranged alphabetically by surname and contained in four gilt-letter cloth ring binders in partitioned slipcase. This is a one-off opportunity to own this amazing item.

£4,950.00

DIANA - PRINCESS OF WALES -- Royalty & Aristocracy

A hand written letter on a cream Kensington Palace headed card (approximately 6x4) by Princess Diana, one sheet, double sided, addressed to Peter, dated March 22nd, 1995. The letter reads in full: "Dear Peter, An enormous thank you for sending round such a wonderful selection - I have 20 Godchildren, so there is always a birthday, (!) no peace... I have taken a lovely necklace which I'm thrilled with! Yours sincerely. Diana". In very good condition, with few red spots to the upper edge, accompanied by the original envelope. Highly sought after signature.

£3,500.00

DIANA - PRINCESS OF WALES -- Royalty & Aristocracy

A 6x8 1992 Christmas card inscribed to Peter and signed by Diana, with a black and white photograph of Prince William and Prince Harry. With some general wear toone of the edges and a corner, otherwise in very fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.

£3,500.00

DIANA - PRINCESS OF WALES -- Royalty & Aristocracy

A 8x6 1992 Christmas card inscribed to Peter and signed by Diana, with a colour photograph of Prince William, Prince Harry, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugene. In very fine condition, accompanied by the original mailing envelope.

£3,500.00

DIANA - PRINCESS OF WALES -- Royalty & Aristocracy

A 8x6 1995 Christmas card inscribed to Peter and signed by Diana, with a black and white photograph of Diana with Prince William and Prince Harry. With some scatteres spots and toning to the upper edge, otherwise in very fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.

£3,500.00

DIANA - PRINCESS OF WALES -- Royalty & Aristocracy

A hand written letter on a blue Kensington Palace headed card (approximately 6x4) by Princess Diana, one sheet, double sided, addressed to Peter. Diana thanks the addressee for sending a "selection ". In very good condition, accompanied by the original envelope. Excellent addition to any royal autograph collection.

£3,500.00

DIANA - PRINCESS OF WALES -- Royalty & Aristocracy

A hand written letter on a cream Kensington Palace headed card (approximately 6x4) by Princess Diana, one sheet, double sided, addressed to Peter, dated Mat 1st, 1996. Diana thank the addressee for sending a selection of chains. Signed at the close. In very good condition, accompanied by the original envelope. Highly sought after signature.

£3,500.00

CHARLES & DIANA -- Royalty & Aristocracy

A presentation piece of the original wedding cake, 29th July 1981. Double wrapped in waxed paper (the outer wrapper with pierced tracery) in original printed white box. Sold together with Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips' presentation piece of original wedding cake (14th November 1973) in originally sealed and unopened white box. Lot includes printed ceremonial programmes for both weddings, the silver printed wedding breakfast cards plus official invitation, two tickets and order service for the marriage of Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips.

£1,950.00