[ELIZABETH (The Queen Mother, 1900-2002, Queen of George VI)]

Typed letter signed from her Lady-in-Waiting, Marion, Lady Hyde, (1900-1970), to Alice Verne BREDT, (1868-1958, pianist and violinist), thanking her "for your kind thought in writing on the engagement of Princess Elizabeth. Your good wishes ... are greatly appreciated by Her Majesty", Royal Arms in heading, 1 side 8vo., Buckingham Palace, 24th June

The Queen Mother was a former pupil of Mathilde Verne, Alice's sister, and Alice gave marionette shows to the Royal family. Lady Hyde's husband (d.1935) was the eldest son of the 6th Earl of Clarendon.

Item Date:  1947

Stock No:  14606      £35

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