A touching note sent by the late Queen to the Prince of Wales at Christmas has captured the hearts of royal enthusiasts online.
The royal fan account Real Royal Mail shared a snapshot of the letter on Twitter today.
The card, written in Queen Elizabeth II’s hand and sent to young Prince William, came along with an advent calendar purchased from a former employee of Princess Diana.
The undated note, believed to be handwritten by the late royal on Buckingham Palace stationery, read, “William, hope you enjoy opening this each day.
Granny.”
Royal fans were quick to express their delight over the note, with one commenting, “Ah, how lovely!
A beautiful and precious memory to treasure.”
Another admirer wrote, “Ah, the sweetest thing,” while a third added, “I have never seen this.
They had such a lovely relationship.”
The note was put up for auction in December 2016, with expectations to fetch up to £1,400.
Robert Livingston, executive VP at Boston-based RR Auction, described it as a rare piece of correspondence from within the royal family, enhanced by its timely Christmas association.
The resurfacing of the image online coincided with a royal expert’s observation that Prince Charles is shielding his young children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, from his grief following the Queen’s passing.
Royal correspondent Jenny Bond, known for her biographies on the Queen, emphasized that both Kate and William, aged 40, will dedicate quality time to their children in the coming weeks.
The Wales family had recently relocated to Adelaide Cottage on the Windsor estate to be closer to Her Majesty before her demise at the age of 96 on September 8.
The move came just as Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis had commenced their studies at Lambrook School near Ascot Racecourse.
In the wake of the Queen’s death, the expert highlighted the family’s intention to maintain a sense of normalcy for the children.
Jenny explained that William and Catherine aim to navigate through the recent challenges with resilience and avoid dwelling on the sorrow of the past months.
The coming week is anticipated to be a period of settling into their new residence and cherishing quality family moments.
The family is expected to engage in outdoor activities such as cycling, horse riding, dog walks, and rejuvenating themselves after a challenging start to the school term.
Jenny suggested that the children might bring home school activities like mini MasterChef competitions and trampolining to enjoy together.
Despite grappling with personal grief, Prince William is determined to shield his children from the emotional burden, ensuring they experience a sense of stability and normalcy during this period of transition.
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