Belgian royalty - Lot 46

Belgian royalty Selection of signed documents of various types, including two signed autograph letters, one signed letter, two signed cards, one signed cut-out, and two unsigned photographs, by various members of the Belgian royalty, including Leopold I (1790-1865) First King of the Belgians 1831-65. Former German prince. Autograph letter signed, "L", one page, 1827, to Mr. Kiteking, in English. The future king states in part: "I approve of the design, but I would like the egg to fit more into the body of the fowl, which can be easily done as there seems to be enough room... for the silverware you want, don't make it too heavy as it is destined to travel everywhere with my niece...". Louise d'Orléans (1812-1850) Queen of the Belgians as second wife of King Leopold I. Also known as Louise-Marie. Born a French princess, daughter of the last French king Louis Philippe I. Louise died at the early age of 38. Autograph letter signed, "Louise", four pages, Laeken, July 11, 1846, in French. The letter is headed with an embossed crowned monogram.