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Image copyright Woolley and Wallis A “beforehand undiscovered” letter, written by King George VI to his speech therapist actual 5 days after his coronation, is to be auctioned off.
George VI used to be helped to beat his recount by Lionel Logue. The fable impressed the movie The King’s Speech.
In the letter, he unearths how anxious he used to be “to web my responses exact within the abbey” and his gratitude and reduction that the “huge day” had gone smoothly.
The lot is to be supplied in Salisbury subsequent month, with a starting show of £4,000.
Queen Elizabeth II’s father used to be thrust into the map when his elder brother, Edward VIII, abdicated to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson.
The then Duke of York dreaded public speaking and turned to maverick Australian Mr Logue to relief him triumph over his debilitating recount.
In the letter despatched from Windsor Fortress on 17 Would possibly perchance well moreover merely, 1937, he wrote concerning the “sad rehearsal” at his coronation “in conjunction with vastly” to his fright but his “thoughts used to be finally reputation at ease”.
“No longer a second’s hesitation or mistake,” he wrote.
“The same can not be stated of the bishops, perceive that, nor the pen I old college to imprint the oath; the ink acquired all around the keep my fingers.
“The success used to be in consequence of your professional supervision and unfailing persistence with me over most modern months, and I truly abolish not know the plan I would possibly perchance have carried out it without you.”
Alongside with the letter, he enclosed a silver-gilt cigarette case.
Rupert Slingsby, from auctioneers Woolley and Wallis, stated the letter and case had been given to a jeweller in lieu of a rate by Mr Logue’s brother.
“Whereas our dealer realised the historical significance of the objects, I abolish not deem he appreciated quite how valuable they are ceaselessly,” he stated.
The case and letter will be auctioned on 29 April.