LOUISE VICTORIA (Alexandra Dagmar, 1867-1931, Princess Royal, Duchess of Fife, Daughter of Edward VII)

Early Autograph Letter Signed, in pencil, to 'My dear Jonny', saying "We have been to see Grandmama", Queen Victoria, "the other day & we have also been to the beach & Mama had tea with us ... We are always with Papa & Mama & Eddie & Georgie we do no lessens it is very nice. The weather has been very changable lately", they are "going to lu[n]ch with Grandmama today. Papa & Mama & brothers have gone to have a sail in the Hi[l]degarde. I shoud like to have gone also ... Have you been to see your baby girl & boy .... I remain Your affect. friend Louise", 3 sides 8vo., Royal Yacht Osborne, 7th August

Mrs Elizabeth Jones ('Jonnie', d. 13th May 1881), was for 14 years the much-loved nanny to the Prince & Princess of Wales's children.

Item Date:  1879

Stock No:  55217      £225

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