Auction Date:2011 Oct 12 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Typed manuscript signed “Diana” as Princess of Wales, one page, 8 x 13, on red engraved Kensington Palace stationery, dated July, 1996. Diana’s revised greeting to those who would be present at the August 6, 1996, dedication of the Mont Pincon War Memorial in France. In full: “As Colonel-in-Chief of the 13th/18th Royal Hussars (Q.M.O.), I am delighted to be associated with the dedication and unveiling of the Mont Pincon War Memorial. The widespread support for a permanent Regimental Memorial has been shown by the large number of generous subscribers to its construction. The Memorial reminds us in particular of those Lilywhites who died in the service of their country, in many parts of the world, as well as of their comrades who survived. It is especially appropriate that it should be sited where a Battle Honour was earned for an action in which were displayed professional skill and gallantry of the highest order. The close involvement of the local communities in the project is particularly welcome and is so typical of the warm friendship which the people of Normandy have demonstrated towards the British forces since 1944. It is fitting that their suffering during the Liberation of France should also be marked at the site of the Memorial. I send my warmest wishes to all those gathered for the Dedication, members of the Regimental Association, their friends and relations, our French friends and allies and serving soldiers of The Light Dragoons.” In fine condition, with a couple paperclip impressions along the top edge, and some light creases beneath her signature.
Princess Diana lost more than just her royalty status in her divorce agreement with Prince Charles on July 12, 1996; having received some very select military appointments during her time as a part of the royal family, the agreement specifically stated that these titles be rescinded, Colonel-in-Chief of The Light Dragoons being one of them. After first drafting this greeting concerning the memorial, the Princess had to revise her opening, now referring to her title as Colonel-in-Chief of the 13th/18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary’s Own). This letter sheds light on the little-known fact that the beloved Princess also existed as a revered Colonel in the eyes of one of Britain’s historic reconnaissance regiments.
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