Sunday, September 15, 2019

20th Anniversary of Princess Diana's Death Reply (2017)

This reply arrived in 2017. I don't think I ever wrote a blog post about it. I had written to Prince William & Prince Harry in August 2017, to mark the 20th anniversary of Princess Diana's death.

There have been a few changes since then. The envelope is the usual from the British Royals, but this features the old postmark with the old W7047 PPI number.

It is interesting to note that this reply was sent exactly 2 years ago on Prince Harry's 33rd birthday.


The back of the envelope features the black crown/Kensington Palace. This is still currently being used by both the Cambridges and Sussexs. But the Sussexs are expected to update their stationery soon to reflect their office move to Buckingham Palace.


Inside is a letter from Claudia Spens, who is head of the correspondence section at Clarence House. This stationery is still used by the Cambridges and Sussexs. But you will note the "From" line says "The Office of TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and HRH Prince Henry of Wales."



The letter reads:
Dear Miss Daly,  
The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry have asked me to thank you for your very kind letter of 23rd August.  
Their Royal Highnesses are touched that you took the trouble to write as you did about their mother, Diana, Princess of Wales and greatly appreciated the warm and generous sentiments you have expressed.  
The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry have asked me to send you their sincerest thanks and very best wishes. 
Yours sincerely,  

Claudia Spens

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