Sunday, March 31, 2019

The Cambridges - Christmas Reply (2018)

A lovely reply arrived on Saturday from the UK. I had writen to the Cambridges in December to wish them a very Merry Christmas. I've gotten a number of Christmas replies in March over the years. But this is the latest I've ever waited.  And this year will likely be the first time I get a Christmas reply in April as I expect at least one more, possibly two.

The envelope features the new postmark for the Court Post Office at Buckingham Palace. You can read more about it on our post about Kate's birthday reply.


The back of the envelope is the usual for the Cambridges.  



Inside is a pre-made lovely photo card, along with a letter. 

The front of the card features a photo of the Cambridge Family. The photo was taken by Matt Holyoak, and was apart of the official set of photos taken for Prince Louis Christening.


The back of the card features a typed message.


The card reads:
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis thank you for your kind Christmas message.  
Their Royal Highnesses send you their very best wished for Christmas and for the New Year. 
Included with the photo card is a letter from Claudia Spens, the head of the correspondence section at Clarence House. 


The letter reads:
Dear Miss Daly, 
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have asked me to thank you for your letter of 15th December and I must sincerely apologise for the time it has taken to respond to you.  
Their Royal Highnesses were most grateful to you for your kind words of support and they greatly appreciated the generous nature of your comments regarding their family and the work they undertake.  
Although unable to reply to you personally, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were immensely touched that you should take the trouble to write as you did. This really was so thoughtful of you and Their Royal Highnesses have asked me to send you their warmest thanks and very best wishes.  
Yours Sincerely, 
Claudia Spens                
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