THE KING ANNOUNCES THE BIRTH OF THE COUNT OF FLANDERS LEOPOLD II (1835-1909, from 1865 King of the Belgians, his backing of Sir H. M. STANLEY led to the founding of the Belgian Congo)

Finely penned document signed, in French with translation, to the President of Peru, (Manuel Cardamo, 1842-1904, President 1895 and 1903-1904), hastening to inform him "that Her Royal Highness Princess Albert of Belgium, My beloved Niece, has been happily delivered on the 10th of this month of a Prince who has received the names of Charles Théodore Henri Antoine Meinrad", (1903-1983, Count of Flanders, Regent 1944-1950), he is sure from "the ties of good understanding which exist between Belgium and the Republic of Peru" that the President will "share in the joy", 1 side 9" x 7", Laeken, 12th October two neat filing holes in left margin, barely touching two letters
(Translate) Very Dear and Great Friend, I hasten to inform Your Excellency that Her Royal Highness Princess Albert of Belgium, My beloved Niece, has been happily delivered on the 10th of this month of a Prince who has received the names of Charles Théodore Henri Antoine Meinrad. The ties of good understanding which exist between Belgium and the Republic of Peru are for Me sure guarantees that Your Excellency will share in the joy which this happy event brings Me. I pray Your Excellence to accept the expression of the wishes that I form for the prosperity of the Republic of Peru and of the high regard and inviolable friendship with which I am, Very Dear and Great Friend, Your Sincere Friend [Signed] Leopold
Laeken, 12th October 19031983,



Item Date:  1903

Stock No:  52383      £375

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