'UNCLE BERTIE' WRITES TO HIS NIECE EDWARD VII (1841-1910, King of Great Britain)

Affectionate autograph letter signed to 'Dearest Charlotte', (Princess of Prussia, 1860-1919, eldest daughter of his sister Victoria, wife of Friedrich III), sending "a few lines" to thank her "for your very kind letter received yesterday" and her brother Henry for his, "we are only too happy to hear that you liked our little presents for your Confirmation. Now that your 'Verlobung' [engagement] is officially announced I must offer you my warmest congratulations and hope that the greatest event in your life, will be productive of the greatest possible happiness", adding that "As your marriage is not to be till next year, I hope we shall see you in England before that time, & that Bernhard may also be tempted to come over", ending "Aunt Alix sends you her best love & with ours to your dear 'Geschwister' [brothers & sisters] ... your devoted 'Uncle Bertie' ", embossed monogram AE within the Garter, Marlborough House, 4 sides 7" x 4½" in crisp condition

It is said that Charlotte was the only one in her family who chose her own spouse, Bernhard III of Saxe-Meiningen. Sadly, Charlotte inherited the royal porphyria and this may have caused her later erratic behaviour and her contretemps with her brother, Kaiser Wilhelm II. From the collection of her English nanny, Mrs Wakelin.

Item Date:  1877

Stock No:  53762      £575

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