Lot 446
Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-1997). Diana Frances Spencer, the daughter of Lord and Lady Althorp, joined the Royal Family when she married Prince Charles in July 1981. Their televised fairy tale wedding captured the hearts of all those in England, as well as the millions of viewers throughout the world. While carrying out her royal duties she worked tirelessly to help the disadvantaged and ill, giving special attention to those suffering from AIDS. But after eleven years of marriage and intense speculation, a tell-all book revealed the truth of Diana and Charles' distant and passionless relationship. Shortly thereafter, the couple became officially separated and the marriage was dissolved in August of 1996. Tragically, just one year later, Diana was involved in a fateful car crash that not only took her life but left the world devastated.
Signatures ("Diana" and "Charles"). One page, octavo, n.p., "1989". In black ink. A 3 x 4" color photograph of the Princess and her husband has been affixed to the signed card, and framed in an official frame featuring the three plumed emblem of the Princess of Wales for an overall size of 5½ x 7½". Signature is a bit faded. Otherwise in very good condition.
In 1989, Diana pens her autograph below a picture of the Royal couple and signs with her husband, despite the fact that by this point, the two were living separate lives.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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