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Camilla, Queen Consort Typed Letter Signed

Camilla on "our unfortunate incident"

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Camilla on "our unfortunate incident"

TLS signed “Camilla,” one page, 4.75 x 7.25, Birkhall letterhead, December 30, 2010. Handwritten letter to Sheila Yates, in full: "Thank you for writing to me after our unfortunate incident on the way to the Royal Variety Performance—your concern was much appreciated." Camilla adds the valediction and a postscript in her own hand: "This comes with my best wishes to you for a very Happy New Year." In very fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.

'A car containing Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, was attacked when a wave of protest swept through central London in the wake of a Commons vote to force through a trebling of university tuition fees for students in England. Protesters cracked windows and threw paint on their Rolls-Royce after it became separated from its police escort and was surrounded by demonstrators who had spilled into the West End after an initially peaceful demonstration outside parliament rapidly deteriorated and spread. The royal couple had looked visibly shaken when they arrived at the London Palladium for the Royal Variety performance, but Camilla later joked about the incident, saying: 'First time for everything' as she left the theater.'

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts Featuring Art and Literature
  • Dates: #645 - Ended October 12, 2022





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