A newly-unearthed letter from Princess Diana has revealed just how special the birthdays of her two boys, William and Harry, were to the Princess of Wales. In the letter, Diana thanks Sergeant George Plumb, from Scotland Yard’s elite Close Protection Group, after he had organised a special motorcycle display for Prince William’s 7th birthday. The handwritten note is penned on official Kensington Palace letter-head and dated June 21, 1989, nearly a decade before her untimely death in August 1997.
The letter reads: “Dear Sgt Plumb, It was so very kind of you and your team to have come here today on William’s birthday.
“I cannot begin to tell you what pleasure the display gave to all those little people and their mothers!
“I know how particularly busy you all are at the moment, so it meant even more to us that you and the motorbike boys were able to take part in the birthday celebrations!
“This comes with our warmest possible thanks. Yours sincerely, Diana, William, Harry.”
Princess Diana’s two children, Prince William and Prince Harry, both signed their own names to the adorable thank-you note.
The Princess of Wales was well-known for her love of sending heartfelt, handwritten notes to her close friends and family.
The letter which has only recently been unearthed is going up for auction by William George
It is one of several pieces of royal memorabilia are currently up for auction in the UK.
Another is a letter written by Diana’s Lady-in-Waiting, Ann Beckwith-Smith, where she writes to Sgt. Plumb’s boss – Chief Superintendent Wigglesworth.
Her letter read: “The Princess of Wales was enormously grateful to Sgt. Plumb and his team for ensuring that Prince William’s seventh birthday was such a very special occasion and the display was enjoyed by grown-ups and children alike,” she wrote.
“Her Royal Highness was particularly grateful to the ‘team’ for being able to fit this is on a day already full of official engagements, which was not helped by the rail, underground and bus strike.
“It was greatly appreciated and I would be grateful if special thanks could be passed to all concerned, but especially Sgt. Plumb.”