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GINA
(née von Wilczek, 1921-1989, from 1943 wife of Franz Josef II, 1906-1989, from 1938 Prince of Liechtenstein)
Autograph Letter Signed to Nathan MILSTEIN ,
(1904-1992, violinist) telling him that we have heard from Mr. Bennigsen that you will give a concert for our Red Cross on Sept. 8th 1972. I can't tell you how greatly we look forward to this event... My husband and I hope you will give us the pleasure of staying with us... together with Professor Ludwig, with original autograph envelope annotated in another hand, 1 side folio, Vaduz, Liechtenstein, 19th December
Item Date: 1971
envelope stapled by top corner to recto of letter
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Background
In 1943 Princess Gina founded the Liechtenstein Red Cross, which helped many thousands of refugees and Allied prisoners from German prisoner of war camps. A skilled painter and sculptress, and a close friend of the British royal family, she shared with Prince Philip a love of driving four-in-hand. She died a few weeks before her husband, and over half the population of Liechtenstein lined her funeral route.
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