Diana, Princess of Wales

Typed statement signed ('Diana') celebrating the English National Ballet on its 40th anniversary, reading "In 1950 a great theatrical endeavour was begun under the expert leadership of Anton Dolin and Alicia Markova. First as London Festival Ballet and now as English National Ballet, it has become an international force in the world of classical ballet and this evening pays tribute to this achievement. The Company has grown in stature over the last forty years and has achieved a very high standard which is appreciated by audiences not only in the United Kingdom, but worldwide. Tonight gives us an opportunity to salute the Company’s achievements and triumphs and to wish all the dancers and staff of English National Ballet a very successful and prosperous future", one page, 4to, Kensington Palace, March 1990, mounted for display, overall size 36 x 31cm. accompanied by a copy of the English National Ballet 40th Anniversary Gala program in which this congratulatory message was printed.

PROVENANCE: RR Auction, Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph, 18 June 2014, lot. no. 149