Princess Anne & Sir Tim- Christmas Reply (2020)

A lovely reply arrived from the UK last month. I had written to Princess Anne & Sir Tim to wish them a Merry Christmas. 

The front of the envelope has my address handwritten, with the usual postmark from the Court Post Office at Buckingham Palace. Princess Anne's envelopes used to be all typed. But since she switched to the generic replies, the envelopes have been handwritten. 

Inside is a photo card similar to the ones used by Clarence House. This is the first time I have gotten a photo card like this from Princess Anne. I think it is likely we will see more of this in the future from her. As it is easier to have a completely generic reply that you can send to everyone, opposed to having to write more personal letters. 

The photo on the front of the card is the same one used for Princess Anne's 70th Birthday card. This photo was never officially released by the Palace, but was likely taken at the same time as the photos released on her 70th birthday, also taken by John Swannell.

The back of the card features Princess Anne's Monogram along with a typed message. This is the first Christmas reply I have received from Anne that did not include her husband. It is likely because this is a generic reply and a lot of people would have only written to her for Christmas. 

The card says:

The Princess Royal appreciated your kind thoughts and sends you her thanks and best wishes for the future.  

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