Letter by young Queen Elizabeth II to be auctioned
Summary
A handwritten letter by Queen Elizabeth II, written when she was about 10 to 12 years old, is set to be auctioned with expected bids of up to £4,000. The letter, addressed to the head housemaid at Royal Lodge, includes drawings and mentions the welfare of birds and goldfish. It was found in a suitcase in 2024 and will be auctioned on February 27.Key Facts
- Queen Elizabeth II wrote the letter between ages 10 and 12, around 1936 to 1940.
- The letter will be auctioned with expected bids of up to £4,000.
- It includes drawings of dogs, horses, and children.
- The letter was found by William Westacott in 2024 in a suitcase under his mother's bed.
- The auction is organized by Hansons Auctioneers and is set for February 27.
- The note is addressed to Beatrice Stillman, the former head housemaid at Royal Lodge.
- Another letter from Princess Margaret was also found in the same suitcase.
- The Queen Mother had invited Stillman's family to the Royal Lodge during WWII.
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