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THBKing Charles III Autograph Letter Signed to Jimmy Savile
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ALS signed “Charles,” four pages, 7.25 x 9.5, personal H.R.H. The Prince of Wales stationery, October 9, 1991. Handwritten letter to BBC personality Jimmy Savile, in part: “I have been thinking about the scale of redundancies which will be forced onto the services as a result of options for change — mainly in the Army — and it struck me that there could possibly be scope for the establishment of a special housing association to help such people set themselves up after they leave the services‰Û_I wondered what you might think of such an idea — even though I know it is difficult to get adequate funding from the Housing Corporation for existing housing associations. One possible solution, I suppose, would be to approach existing housing associations and ask them if they would establish an ex-military section‰Û_
The other great problem, of course, is what these redundant characters will do for a job. I would give anything to soak up any number of NCO’s in an expanding operation of community volunteers, for instance, but I couldn’t do it without govt. help. And yet, to me, it is a tragedy to lose all that hard-won expertise, experience & loyalty when that sort of thing is in short supply nowadays, as you and I know‰Û_
I would much value your views when you have a moment, as I do feel something needs to be done for these people. As far as I know something may be being done, but I am unaware. You may know what is being planned?” In very fine condition.
Sir Jimmy Savile was a British television presenter and charity fundraiser who was posthumously revealed to have allegedly sexually abused hundreds of people, including children, over a period of several decades. He also notably held a relationship with Prince Charles, one formed over their shared interest in charity events. It’s purported that Savile acted as an unofficial adviser to Prince Charles, who sought his advice on a number of occasions on how the royal family ought to interact with the public and media. In 2012, following the revelations about Savile's alleged abuse, Clarence House, the official residence of Prince Charles, issued a statement saying that the Prince of Wales had ‘no knowledge’ of Savile's wrongdoing and had not been in contact with him since 1999. In spite of these allegations, Savile was praised in obituaries for his personal qualities and his work raising an estimated £40 million for charities. - Shipping Info
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