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Before she was the Princess of Wales, a youngDiana Spencerwas riding around Althorp House on a groovy set of wheels — and now that piece of soon-to-be-royal history can be yours!
Described as “all original,” the bicycle features a central gear lever, chrome fenders, and Y-frame handlebars. Despite being around 50 years old, it’s also achieved the remarkable feat of having its “original tires,” according to the auction listing.
Princess Diana’s childhood bike.East Bristol Auctions
“This is a chance to own a personal piece of her history,” she adds in a release. “This is far from just a run-of-the-mill child’s bicycle.
“One can almost imagine the young Diana riding around her childhood country estate on this. And there is, naturally, a tinge of sadness to it also.”
Christmas card from Princess Diana.East Bristol Auctions
Letter from Princess Diana to her childhood housekeeper, Maudie Pendrey.East Bristol Auctions
In July 2020, Williamrepeated this cycling holidayon the remote islands just off the southwest tip of England, withKate Middletonand childrenPrince George, 7,Princess Charlotte, 6, andPrince Louis, 3.
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Princess Diana driving her Ford Escort.Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty
A museum in South America bought the car, which the princess received just two months before she and Charles tied the knot at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London and continued to use until August 1982 when it was sold to a private owner.
“Ending up in South America is testament to the level of interest globally that there’s been in the car,” saidReeman DansieAuctions' Lewis Rabett. “It’s also testament to Diana and her enduring legacy.”
source: people.com
