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Letters from the Queen to Churchill, 1952-08 - 1962-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/BRDW V 1/8

Scope and Contents

Letters from Queen Elizabeth II on subjects including: Churchill's correspondence with Harry S Truman, President of the United States, on a joint message to Mohammed Mussadiq [Prime Minister of Iran, also known as Mohammed Mossadeq and Mosaddegh] over the oil dispute with Iran; the Queen's respect for "Bobbety" [5th Lord Salisbury, earlier Lord Cranborne]; her Christmas broadcast (1952); horseracing; the Bermuda Conference (1953); her tour of the Commonwealth (1953-54), particularly her impressions of New Zealand and Australia; the Duke of Edinburgh's title; her affection for Churchill (on his resignation as Prime Minister) and gratitude for his help; Britain's ties with the United States; Churchill's gift to her of his painting of [the Palladian bridge], Wilton House [Wiltshire].

Dates

  • Creation: 1952-08 - 1962-02

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Closed.

Extent

1 file(s)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Received from Randolph Churchill, May 2010.

Existence and Location of Copies

Transcripts at V 1/9.

Finding aid date

2012-08-02 12:01:37.780000+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Churchill Archives Centre Repository

Contact:
Churchill Archives Centre
Churchill College
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