All the objects that tell the story of Princess Diana's life and provide details about the British royal family are now up for auction. Among them is a rare letter, handwritten by her, just two days after her wedding to King Charles.
Julien's Auctions presented the rare collection, "Princess Diana's Style and a Royal Collection," containing over 300 historical objects, making it one of the largest auctions in her name.
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Her letter
This letter, dated July 31, 1981, from Princess Diana to Mark Simpson, a staff member at Buckingham Palace, was written during a sensitive period for her, just days after she entered royal life.
"It was the period when she was adjusting to life in the palace, a transition from ordinary life to royal reality," the auction organizers say.
According to the organizers, Diana had established a good relationship with Mark, who was almost her age.
"In the letter she tells how lonely she felt in the palace, and how much his presence had helped her."
The letter contains these words:
"Dear Mark, I just wanted to thank you for all the kindness and patience you have shown me since I moved into Buckingham Palace.
Your company made my stay so much easier, because I was feeling quite lonely, and we laughed so much, I can't thank you enough. I hope you enjoyed Wednesday and liked my dress.
Tomorrow I leave for Britain with all these men around, I have to be careful of Evelina!
The bad news is that I didn't eat any cereal. I'm sorry!
"A big thank you for being yourself. With much love, Diana."
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This letter reveals much about her personal experience as a new member of the Royal Family. It shows her sensitive side at a difficult time in her life.
The collection also includes many other handwritten letters and notes from Princess Diana.
The auction "Princess Diana's Royal Style and Collection" will begin on Thursday, June 26, at The Peninsula Beverly Hills.
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