Item 27 - Autograph letter signed to Beaton

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Beaton/A/A1/137/27

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GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/137/27

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Autograph letter signed to Beaton

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  • 1960–1970 (Circa. No date given) (Creation)

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Can tell Beaton what her mother would have worn to Ascot, but thinks it is not 'a number you'd care to put among your figurantes'. Gives extended description of clothes her mother would have worn. She took them all to Ascot on the first day of the first year. It was hated by all except her father. Beaton missed the wedding. Was asked to nothing until Prince Paul protested to his wife and she got the 'coveted card to Windsor' for Monday. Relates how she was able to wear 'a glorious emerald diamond diadem'. Discusses the wedding. Kate is to have a baby. Discusses various visits she intends to make. Discusses a lunch she is going to have.

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