ALEXANDRA (b. 1936, Princess, daughter of George, Duke of Kent and Marina)

Autograph Letter Signed to ‘Dear Lady WAVERLEY’ (1896-1974, wife of Sir John Anderson, Viscount Waverley) thanking her for her “sweet understanding letter of sympathy touched me deeply. Thank God - my beloved mother was saved from all pain & fear. This comforts me, knowing too that she is at peace and only aware of shining happiness. You were kind to write to me at such a bewildering time. The missing is acute as we shared so many thing - but I know she gives me strength...”, 2 sides 8vo, with original autograph envelope marked ‘Private’ and signed with initial ‘A’, Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park, no date, but

Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent, died of a brain tumour at Kensington Palace on 27th August 1968, aged 61. The funeral service for the Princess was held at St. George's Chapel on 30th August. She was buried in the Royal Burial Ground, Frogmore. Her funeral was the last royal ceremony attended by her brother-in-law, the former king Edward VIII.

Item Date:  1968

Stock No:  43027      £225

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