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Auction: 13050 - Postal History and Historical documents
Lot: 2101

Historical Documents
King Edward VIII
1916 (20 Apr.) A.L.S. signed "Edward" (the Prince of Wales) on letterhead of General Headquarters, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force. "My dear Colonel, It was very kind of you to answer my letter. I was so sorry you were seedy on bd. the steamer, but sincerely trust you are all right again now!! I enclose a complete set of the photos I took during the trip which have'nt come out so badly on the whole; but please dont bother to answer!! I only hope I shall get to Cairo again somehow, if only for a few hrs!! I remain, yrs very sincerely Edward". Two folding creases and some light bends. Fine. Photo

Seeking a 'real' job during the first World War, Edward (later King Edward VIII) joined the Coldstream Guards, in November 1914, and served in France, but was frustrated by orders that he was not to be placed in dangerous situations. After he had come under fire, and his driver shot, Edward was brought home, in February 1916. In March, Edward was appointed to the staff of the G.O.C. the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, and proceeded at once to Egypt. He inspected the troops there, mostly the ANZAC forces. By May he went to Italy where, again, he went to the front to inspect the troops.

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