Letter written by Princess Diana discussing marital woes to go on sale
The letter is "quite remarkable as it references directly that famous quote ‘there were three people in this marriage.'"
Via SWNS
A letter written by Princess Diana discussing her marital woes saying "I am one of three people in a triangle" is to go on sale.
The letter on a single sheet of Kensington Palace headed note paper is dated May 11, 1995, and addressed to a Mrs. Cotton.
It was written six months before she famously told Martin Bashir on the BBC "there were three people in this marriage" - in reference to her, Charles and Camilla.
The letter reads simply: ‘"If only life were so simple. It is my dearest wish. Sadly the reality is I am one of three people in a triangle."
The letter goes on sale at Chiswick Auctions on February 14.
Letters written by Princess Diana are not uncommon at auction but head of sale Valentina Borghi says this one is of particular interest.
She says it has “such personal and intimate content'' and is "quite remarkable as it references directly that famous quote ‘there were three people in this marriage.'"
The identity of Mrs. Cotton, someone with whom Diana could share such personal information, is currently unknown.
“I am afraid the vendor bought the letter from a dealer some time ago with very little additional information,” said Borghi.
“So far we have not been able to identify Mrs. Cotton but are hoping someone out there will know who she is.”
The auction house has given the letter an estimate of £1,800 - £2,200 ($2,185- $2,671) but are hopeful it may bring more.
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