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Words are said to be a dime a dozen, but not when they involve the late Princess Diana, you can bet -- those words -- are worth much, much more.
Lady Di’s long time friend, Margaret Hodge, is now offering her own personal past photos and letters with the princess -- for a hefty price.
$30,000 U.S. -- for starters -- for the entire collection of memorabilia.
The letters reportedly reveal the highs and lows of the princess’ life. ABC’s Nick Watt Reports--
“Shortly after her fairytale wedding, Diana wrote of her new home ‘just a cozy nest for Mr. and Mrs. Wales to roost’ She wrote of falling down rabbit holes on long walks with Charles ‘I vanished down many a hole -- the husband having not realized -- typical!’ She signs off playfully ‘I ought to finish not and give a hug to my other half.’
The letters don’t always express such joy. Diana confides to her friend about her failing marriage and the stresses of being a princess. Many are questioning Hodge’s reasons for releasing them.
A blogger writes, “While Diana’s former friend will make a pretty penny off the endearing correspondences, timely again now that her son William is a newlywed himself, it doesn’t seem like enough to hand over such personal mementos.”
James Grinter, a royal specialist sees a promising outcome by saying, “The Princess' letters give a fascinating glimpse into her life in the early years of her marriage to Prince Charles and we are expecting a lot of interest from collectors from around the world." (Daily Mail)
Lady Di’s long time friend, Margaret Hodge, is now offering her own personal past photos and letters with the princess -- for a hefty price.
$30,000 U.S. -- for starters -- for the entire collection of memorabilia.
The letters reportedly reveal the highs and lows of the princess’ life. ABC’s Nick Watt Reports--
“Shortly after her fairytale wedding, Diana wrote of her new home ‘just a cozy nest for Mr. and Mrs. Wales to roost’ She wrote of falling down rabbit holes on long walks with Charles ‘I vanished down many a hole -- the husband having not realized -- typical!’ She signs off playfully ‘I ought to finish not and give a hug to my other half.’
The letters don’t always express such joy. Diana confides to her friend about her failing marriage and the stresses of being a princess. Many are questioning Hodge’s reasons for releasing them.
A blogger writes, “While Diana’s former friend will make a pretty penny off the endearing correspondences, timely again now that her son William is a newlywed himself, it doesn’t seem like enough to hand over such personal mementos.”
James Grinter, a royal specialist sees a promising outcome by saying, “The Princess' letters give a fascinating glimpse into her life in the early years of her marriage to Prince Charles and we are expecting a lot of interest from collectors from around the world." (Daily Mail)
The now 30-year-old letters will go up for auction on June 21st.
Hodge admits she is selling these personal items – quote -- “to comfort her in her old age.”
Hodge admits she is selling these personal items – quote -- “to comfort her in her old age.”
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