Published Date:
12 June 2008
POIGNANT letters that Diana, Princess of Wales wrote to one of the Royal Family's most faithful servants are to be auctioned with a wealth of mementoes from the monarchy.
The royal memorabilia that belonged to William Tallon – affectionately known as Backstairs Billy for his role as Page of the Backstairs – are to be sold next month, following his death last November.
The objects catalogue his time with the monarchy and include hundreds of items of correspondence, photographs, books, gifts, pictures, sculptures, silver pieces, china, glassware and furniture, totalling 700 lots.
Eight letters that Diana penned to Mr Tallon thanking him for a range of things – from putting flowers out for her at Clarence House on the eve of her wedding in July 1981, to congratulating her following the birth of her sons, William and Harry – are also up for sale.
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Last Updated:
11 June 2008 9:50 PM
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Source:
The Scotsman
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Location:
Edinburgh
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Related Topics:
Princess of Wales
