Historical information

The author of the letter the Princess Royal is patron of the Mission to Seafarers in Australia.

Significance

The letter marks the centenary in 2007 of the establishment of the Seafarers Service in Australia.

Physical description

Letter, signed, on Buckingham Palace letterhead mounted and housed in gilt painted frame, glazed . Fitted with single twist hanging wire, and 4 felt stoppers; Core flute backing with Brown paper tape to seal.

Inscriptions & markings

Signature bottom right in Black ink "Anne" / Conservation Framer's label initials in black ink : "E LH 22/2/08"