Royalty
MAUD
(Charlotte Mary Victoria, 1869-1938, Princess, Daughter of Edward VII, Queen of Norway)
Fine early Autograph Letter Signed ('Harry') to her nanny 'My dear Jonnie',
hoping she will write and telling her that they had a safe journey up ot Osbornne [sic] house, it is very lonely with out Papa or Mama. Marie sends her best love to you and Walkley. Good bye... from your loving friend Harry, Maud's nickname from her high spirits, 2 sides 8vo., and conjugate blank, Osborne, 31st July
Item Date: 1878
Background
A delightful letter from the 11 year old princess to her nanny, whose real name was Elizabeth Jones. Her elder brothers had become Naval cadets in 1877 so presumably this was a family visit to the young boys who had just returned from a cruise of the West Indies in the Bacchante.
Stock No. 34999