Letters written by Princess Diana continue to captivate the public, and a recent auction highlights this enduring interest. The latest correspondence up for sale is a letter she wrote in September 1981, shortly after her marriage to then-Prince Charles.
Details of the Auction
This particular letter is addressed to her school friend, Katherine Hanbury. Hanbury is now facilitating the auction at Gorringe’s Fine Art & Interiors.
Contents of the Auction Lot
- The original letter with its envelope
- A collection of photographs from their time in school
- A whimsical birthday card featuring a rabbit on horseback
- A program from the Thanksgiving Mass at St Martin in the Fields Church, London, in November 1997
The photographs showcase Diana at a sports field and with her West Heath Girl’s School classmates, including notable figures like Tilda Swinton and Joanna Hogg.
Estimated Value of the Items
The entire lot is estimated to be valued between £4,000 and £6,000, which is approximately $5,372 to $8,058.
This auction not only highlights Princess Diana’s correspondence but also her cherished memories from her life before marriage.
