Edward VIII (King of Great Britain and Emperor of India, as Prince of Wales, 1894-1972) Autograph Letter signed "David" to his mistress Freda Dudley Ward, in pencil, 2pp. & original addressed envelope in pencil with empty red wax seal, loosely inserted into transparent jacket with black-and-white image of the couple and newspaper clipping reporting on the auction of 261 love letters to Freda at Christie’s New York, some tape repairs to newspaper, 12mo, Buckingham Palace, 12th May 1919, a fine love letter, "Bless you for your two sweet little letters which have made me so so happy...sweetheart... I ought to be able to get round about 12:00 and I'll let myself in as I've still got the key!... It's so so divine of you wanting your little David to come and you just can't think how happy you've made him beloved one and how much it makes him love and adore you".

⁂ Prince Edward and Freda's relationship blossomed shortly after their initial encounter amid an air raid in London in February 1918 and endured until 1934, when he met Wallis Simpson. This letter reflects his profound reliance on Freda’s affection and support as essential to carrying out his responsibilities. Later, Edward married Mrs Simpson, a twice-divorced woman with two living ex-husbands, which sparked significant controversy and ultimately led to the King's abdication in 1936.