Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A1/586
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/586
Title
Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Balmoral Castle.
Date(s)
- 19 Dec. 1969–24 Jan. 1970 (Date at head of letter 19 Dec., date of P.S. 24 Jan.) (Creation)
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Extent and medium
2p Manuscript paper
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Scope and content
Was very touched by Beaton's kind letter. It is an "abrupt end to a very important chapter in one's life". It is strange that his mother was born at Windsor and after travelling all over the world lies buried in St George's. Postscript comments that this letter seems to have been all over the world as he put the wrong address on it. Hopes he receives it safely this time.