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10mo ago

Princess Diana's Personal Letters to Former Housekeeper Up for Auction

Handwritten notes reveal intimate glimpses into Diana's life, from wedding preparations to her sons' early years.

A series of handwritten letters sent by Diana, Princess of Wales, to housekeeper Violet Collison, which are going up for sale at Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers in Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, on July 30, alongside Christmas cards from Diana and invitations to her wedding in 1981 and her 1997 funeral. Violet, who was affectionately known as Collie, was housekeeper at Park House on the Sandringham estate during Diana's childhood, and remained close to the Spencer family until her death in 2013. Picture date: Thursday July 25, 2024.
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Overview

  • Over a dozen letters from Princess Diana to Violet Collison, her family's former housekeeper, will be auctioned on 30 July.
  • The letters, written between 1981 and 1994, include thank-you notes for gifts and updates on Diana's life.
  • One letter from 1981 describes last-minute wedding preparations, while another from 1984 highlights Prince William's affection for his newborn brother, Harry.
  • The auction, held by Sworders in Essex, has attracted global interest, with individual letters expected to sell for thousands of pounds.
  • The collection offers a unique, personal insight into Diana's relationships and private moments beyond public view.