ALEXANDRA (of Denmark, 1844-1925, Queen of Edward VII)

Fine Autograph Letter Signed on a postcard to Lady Rosslyn, (mother of ‘Darling Daisy’, [1861-1938, Countess of Warwick, mistress of Edward VII] regretting that she is not “able to accept yr kind invitation for yr Son’s wedding - but will you be so good as to give him the... present from me with every wish for his future happiness - trusting that Lord Rosslyn continues to improve...”, 2 sides postcard with coloured monogram at the head, no place, Monday, no year, probably

Robert Francis St Clair-Erskine, 4th Earl of Rosslyn (18331890) was a Conservative politician. He served as Captain of the Gentlemen-at-Arms under Lord Salisbury between 1886 and 1890 and was a favourite of Queen Victoria. He married Blanche Fitzroy, (Daisy’s mother) the widow of Colonel Charles Maynard in 1866 and they had five children. This probably refers to the wedding of their son James Francis, 5th Earl (1869-1939) who married on 19th July 1890.

Item Date:  1890

Stock No:  42606      £175

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