Rare letter and doodles by young Queen Elizabeth II to go under the hammer
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Rare letter and doodles by young Queen Elizabeth II to go under the hammer
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"The single-page letter, addressed to Beatrice Stillman, the head housemaid at Royal Lodge in Windsor, is adorned with carefully drawn sketches of dogs, horses, and children. It remained concealed for decades within a suitcase before its rediscovery two years ago. Written during a holiday in Praa Sands, Cornwall, the young princess's note enquires after her pets back home, expressing hope that "the birds are well, and the gold-fish haven't died"."
The Independent solicits donations to fund on-the-ground reporting across issues including reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, while keeping journalism free of paywalls for broad public access. The outlet investigates topics such as the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC and produces documentaries like 'The A Word' about American women fighting for reproductive rights. A handwritten letter and accompanying doodles by a roughly 10-year-old Queen Elizabeth II were found hidden in a suitcase and will be auctioned in Kent on 27 February, with the letter estimated at about £4,000. The single-page note, addressed to Beatrice Stillman, contains sketches and mentions pets, primroses, and holiday details.
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