A newly resurfaced handwritten letter from Queen Elizabeth II has revealed rare family details about the early royal years, showing how excited Prince Charles and Prince Andrew were at the arrival of a new baby in the royal household.
The letter, written by the late Queen in 1964 shortly after the birth of her youngest son Prince Edward, offers a personal glimpse into life inside Buckingham Palace at the time. In the note, Queen Elizabeth described how her children — including then-young Prince Charles and Prince Andrew — were delighted by the arrival of their new baby brother.
She wrote warmly about the atmosphere in the household, noting that having a baby in the nursery again brought “great joy” to the family. The letter, addressed to a close friend, highlights a rarely seen side of the monarch — not as a head of state, but as a mother sharing everyday family moments.
According to historical records and royal correspondence cited in the letter, the Queen often used private letters to share personal updates away from official duties and public life. Prince Edward, born in March 1964, was the youngest of Queen Elizabeth II’s four children with Prince Philip.
The document has resurfaced decades later as part of renewed interest in private royal archives and correspondence, shedding light on the personal relationships within the royal family. Royal historians say such letters provide a more intimate picture of the monarchy, showing moments of warmth, humour, and family bonding that rarely appear in official records.
The revelation also highlights how closely the royal children were involved in family milestones, with older siblings reportedly “thrilled” at the arrival of a new baby at the time. The letter is expected to be auctioned, attracting strong interest from collectors and royal memorabilia enthusiasts due to its historical and emotional value.