FAROUK I (1920-1965, King of Egypt, reigned 1936-1952)

Fine typed letter in French with translation, signed 'Farouk R.', to King George II of the Hellenes (1890-1947, reigned 1922-1924 and 1935-1947), saying "It is with the deepest distress that I have learnt by Your Majesty's letter of the death of His Royal Highness Prince Christopher, Your Majesty's Most Dear and Beloved uncle", 1888-1940, fifth son of George I, "which took place at Athens the 21st January last", and praying "the Most High to take the August Departed into His mercy and to spare Your Majesty all other occasion of sadness", he sends "My most sincere condolences ... and ... the assurance of high esteem and unalterable friendship", 1 side folio and conjugate blank with envelope, Royal Palace of Abdin, Cairo, the 26th May

Prince Christopher's widow Princess Françoise was a daughter of the Duc de Guise, pretender to the French Throne.

Item Date:  1940

Stock No:  35924