FAROUK I: (1920-1965) King of Egypt and the Sudan

FAROUK I: (1920-1965) King of Egypt and the Sudan

FAROUK I: (1920-1965) King of Egypt and the Sudan 1936-52. T.L.S., Farouk R, one page, 4to, Royal Palace of Abdin, Cairo, 26^th May 1940, to the King of the Hellenes, in French. The King states, in part, 'It is with the deepest distress that I have learnt by Your Majesty's letter of the death of His Royal Highness Prince Christopher, Your Majesty's Most Dear and Beloved uncle, which took place at Athens the 21^st January last. Your Majesty judged well My feelings in not doubting the great share I take in His grief and in that of His Royal House……I address to Your Majesty My most sincere condolences and renew to Him the assurance of high esteem and unalterable friendship…..' With blank integral leaf. Accompanied by the original envelope. About EX

 

George II (1890-1947) King of Greece 1922-24, 1935-47.

 

Christopher (1888-1940) Prince of Greece and Denmark, the youngest son of King George I of Greece.