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Lot #264
Princess Diana

A letter of thanks to Diana's personal chauffeur

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A letter of thanks to Diana's personal chauffeur

ALS signed “Diana, x,” one page both sides, 5.5 x 7, personal Kensington Palace letterhead, December 25, 1990. Letter to her chauffeur Simon Solari and his wife Lyn, in full: "A very loud 'hurray' went up in a the early hours of this morning, when I opened my present from the Solari team! I am overwhelmed by your kindness & generosity. The Jersey has been greatly admired by this particular lady for a long time & to be given it really means so much to me. Very special thanks to you all for spoiling me, & most of all, for thinking of me at Christmas." In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Diana's own hand. Solari worked for Prince Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales, for over 15 years, and his wife, Lyn Howley, served as an assistant to Prince Charles's equerry.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: September
  • Dates: #535 - Ended September 12, 2018





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