Royalty
VICTORIA ALEXANDRA
(1868-1935, Princess, Daughter of Edward VII & Alexandra)
Early Autograph Letter Signed Tora to My dear Jonnie,
hoping that she is enjoying herself at Liverpool & that baby does lots of funny things and for a little letter... how you are & about baby, yesterday we went to church on board the Bachhante, HMS Bacchante, in which her brothers Eddy (Albert Victor) and Georgie (George V) were serving for 3 years, visiting many British colonies, ending we must call Papa & Mama you dont no how! I miss you to beat the egg because Lizzy turns it into another glass but I like her better than Whrite [sic] but you must not say. I remain Your loving little friend Tora, yacht's crest in blue with Prince of Wales's feathers, 3 sides 8vo., fine crest from the Royal Yacht Osborne in blue and white at the head, 16th August
Item Date: 1880
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Background
Mrs Elizabeth Jones ('Jonnie', d. 13th May 1881), was for 14 years the much-loved nanny of the Prince & Princess of Wales's children. She spent her time away with her sister in Wales. The Princess was more usually known as 'Toria' in the family.
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