Camilla and “the Italian ancestor” (discovered by chance on the internet)

During the pandemic of coronavirusduring the lockdown period, Adam Simpson-York opened the member pagel Medals Going Homeexpression of his passion for vintage memorabilia: scouring eBaystarted collecting war medals, vintage photographs and others objects of historical valuewith the hope of returning them to original owners. So, a few weeks ago, he came across one shot in black and white which immediately caught his attention.

“The picture portrayed Edrica Faulkner», explains the expert, 37 years old, interviewed by People. “I typed that name on ancestry (an American genealogy society, ed) and I immediately knew I had discovered something interesting. By the way on the back of the photo was the word Shandso I started making the connection with Camilla». Well yes, it seems to be the great-grandmother of the new queen consort, born – second The Times – back in 1822 BC Florence.

According to the reconstruction, Edrica had as a son Alexander Faulkner Shand, Camilla’s great-grandfather, and as a grandson Philip Morton Shand, grandfather of the queen consort. Thus, the January 4, Simpson-York has decided to mail the image to Buckingham Palace, hoping to please: «I was wondering if I would ever received replyalso generic considering that a Building they will receive hundreds of letters a day. See one personalized response it really surprised me.”

Well yes: Camilla – probably amazed by the gift – took the letterhead of Clarence House and wrote a kind note. “It’s the first time I’ve seen a picture of my great-great-grandmother, I have to say it looks like it a little sad. Thank you very much for the thought, I beg you best wishes». With so much again royal monogram. “It’s good to think that the Queen actually took the time to look at the photo of Edrica and then share with me his sensations».

“If I’m going to watch his coronation at Westminster next may? Certain» assured Simpson-York in conclusion. “In the meantime I will continue to look for memorabilia». Who knows you will find others related to Windsor house.

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