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Confirming details for arrangements concerning "My Royal Past" made by Baroness von Bulop. Discusses details of price, royalties and numbers to be published.

Simon charmed them and made himself indispensable. They feel as if they never want to come to England again. Simon and Beaton seem like such young men that she cannot think of Simon gone forever and Beaton with rheumatism. They have no plans at the moment. Asks what is happening about the musical version of "Trelawny". Knows that Beaton and Alfred could do a sensational job together. Would like to know when Beaton will next be coming to New York, as she would like to see him.

Thanks Beaton for sending her his book. Reminisces about the time in China when they first met. Tells him about Horace. Would love to see Beaton if he can come over. Isabelle Kemp has died after a bad operation. Will always feel a great warmth towards Beaton.

Has read Beaton's last letter many times over and hopes he can fit in another one soon. Wants every detail on Lady Windermere and all other activities. Is "avid" for news. Went to New York this weekend. Finds it profitable even for one night and in spite of four hours each way. Wants to get to know New York, which is "a charming background for a love affair". Thinks a lot less of Wysten Auden since spending Saturday evening with the "Friend" to whom the poems are dedicated. He is "a Rimbaud without the genius" and lives in squalor. "...there is no virtue in culture which buys expensive record albums and books of poetry but lives in slum conditions, amid bed-bugs and stench". Lunched with Charlie yesterday, who is "efficiently, fatalistically organising his own bankruptcy". Is fond of him especially when he talks about making dresses. He loathes Elizabeth Arden "who has done him down". Discusses how the process of dress designing is like the process of writing a book. New York is lovely, a different city to London. Asks if Beaton could find a copy of his New York book. Was "intrigued and amused" by it before, but now wants to be helped by it.

Thanks Beaton for sending him the book of portraits he has done for the royal family. Is taking it to Palm Springs where Ann is staying as she will be very interested in it. Will hold Beaton to his offer to do some stills of him.

Thanks Beaton for sending an autographed copy of 'My Fair Lady'. Is very glad to have it "as a reminder of a most happy association". Hopes everything is going well with Beaton.

Discusses the subject of his fee this year. Believes it is not only very fair but very small.

Warned Beaton at the outset that the expense fee would be modest. Hopes that the acclamation made up for it. They very much enjoyed collaborating with him.

Is told that Beaton is arriving this week from America. They are to do a gala performance for the Shah of Persia on 7th May. Would like Beaton to do the designing job and a cover for the programme. The fee is not high but there will be a good deal of publicity. They would be very pleased if he could help. The Queen and other members of the royal family will be among the audience.

Everything that Beaton has done, said and written has been delightful for her. Would like to talk to him seriously when he comes over about not wanting to go on with the book. Is looking forward to seeing him. Is sending him a catalogue of the show. Nothing of Beaton's is in it. Apologises for disappointing him. The show is a smash success and the designers "are coming in droves". Feels that the show is "a fairyland of beauty". It makes her extremely happy. Asks Beaton to let her know when he expects to arrive in New York. Is proud enough to say that she really wants him to see the show.