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Letter from Princes Charles to Betty's
ST.JAMES'S PALACE
LONDON SW1A 1BS
From the deputy Private Secretary to HRH
The Prince of Wales
The Prince of Wales has asked me to thank you most warmly for all that you
did to give him such a happy visit to Betty's last week. His Royal Highness
enjoyed
himself more than you will ever know and it is a visit that will live long in
his
memory.
His Royal Highness could not have been more impressed by the quality of the
craftsmanship, the attention to detail, the remarkably efficient and friendly
service and
the very happy atmosphere which seems to envelope Betty's. It is little wonder
that
you are such a great Yorkshire and British institution and that you have won
so many
awards.
The Prince of Wales has never before tasted a cup of tea so delicious, nor
seen
such an array of sandwiches and cakes. But above all, His Royal Highness was
delighted to have met so many of your staff although he was, of course, sorry
not to
meet the other 750! However, he hopes that you will pass on to them his
admiration
for all that they do.
The Prince of Wales was so pleased to have been able to leave with some
Yorkshire Fat Rascals, which I can assure you, have been put to the best
possible use!
The Prince of Wales has asked me to send you and Lesley his warmest good
wishes and heartfelt thanks for a day which he will never forget. If I may, I
should
like to add my own. You were so marvellous at putting up with me and my team
and I just hope that you think it was worthwhile in the end! Thank you too,
for that
chocolate chicken which was, without doubt, the most delicious that I have
ever
tasted!
Miss Elizabeth Buchanan