Princess Diana's honeymoon letter reveals a young bride 'playing with grown-ups' in the royal family
A letter Princess Diana wrote during her 1981 honeymoon with Prince Charles is set to be auctioned by Gorringe’s on July 7, 2026. The correspondence, kept for about 45 years by school friend Katherine Hanbury, reveals Diana’s optimism about marriage and her desire to build a family. Hanbury recalls Diana as a giggly, caring, ordinary girl from their time at West Heath Girls' School.
- ▪Princess Diana’s honeymoon letter to Katherine Hanbury is being auctioned by UK auction house Gorringe’s on July 7, 2026.
- ▪Hanbury retained the letters and photographs for roughly 45 years before deciding to sell them, citing her advancing age.
- ▪The letter expresses Diana’s hopeful view of marriage after two months and her wish to have a family of her own.
- ▪Hanbury described Diana at school as a giggly, caring, and very ordinary girl who enjoyed everyday activities.
- ▪The auction reflects continued public fascination with Diana’s personal life and legacy.
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Princess Diana Princess Diana's honeymoon letter reveals a young bride 'playing with grown-ups' in the royal family Katherine Hanbury says she kept the letters and photos from their school days for decades By Stephanie Nolasco Fox News Published July 5, 2026 12:00pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Princess Diana's ballet teacher recalls surprise ‘Uptown Girl’ dance Anne Allan has written a new book, "Dancing with Diana: A Memoir," about her friendship with the late Princess of Wales. They worked together from 1981 to 1989. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Princess Diana believed she was headed for a fairy-tale future with then-Prince Charles — until her dream unraveled.
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