Lot n° 241
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BÉATRICE, princesse de Grande-Bretagne (1857-1944) - Lot 241
BÉATRICE, princesse de Grande-Bretagne (1857-1944)
L.A.S.: "Béatrice", Windsor Castle, March 7, 1882, addressed to Princess Clementine of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (1817-1907), 6 pages on headed paper with her monogram under wreath, bordered in mourning, text in French.
Folds, good condition. "My dear Aunt, Maman was very pleased to receive your kind letter, and very much regrets not being able to answer it herself at present, owing to the many occupations with which she is burdened, especially since Thursday's event (1). She therefore asks me to send you her best regards and to give you some news. I don't need to tell you how moved we were by the attack, which, thank God, caused no harm! But the more we think about it, the more we tremble at the thought of what might have been! Fortunately, as we didn't know anything at the time, Mum wasn't very frightened, and her health didn't suffer. My sister-in-law Louise has certainly been very seriously ill, and it's only in the last few days that she's really started to feel better. Just today she tried to take a few steps in her room, and as soon as she can walk she is to go with Arthur to Biarritz, which I hope will make her quite well again. The little girl is charming and makes them very happy. She is to be christened here next Saturday. As for Léopold, he spent 7 weeks with his fiancée, where unfortunately he sprained his knee and spent 3 weeks on the couch. He returned with Hélène to spend ten days with her, and I'm happy to say we're delighted with her. We hope the wedding can take place towards the end of next month when we return from the Continent. I'm looking forward to this trip. Having never been this far south, and everything we hear about Menton, makes me want to go there. We leave here on the 14th and our address will be Chalet des Rosiers. Maman travels under the name of Comtesse de Balmoral. We are very happy to hear that Ferdinand is gradually recovering and we hope that the beautiful climate where you are will do him good. I beg you to say many affectionate things from me to those of your Children who will be near you, when you receive this, and to believe me, my dearest Aunt, your most devoted niece." 1Roderick MacLean (1854-1921) attempted to assassinate Queen Victoria on March 2, 1882 in Windsor with a pistol. It was the last of eight attempts against the Queen over a period of forty years. MacLean's motive was allegedly a curt reply to a poem he had sent to the Queen
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