Harry's £8k gift to Prince Louis inspired by Diana's love of classic Disney books
dailyrecord.co.ukPrince Harry has often shared fond recollections of his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, and it appears he channelled one of his cherished memories into a baptism gift for Prince Louis.
The Duke of Sussex honoured Diana's passion for collecting first editions by beginning a similar tradition for his nephews and niece, splashing out a hefty £8,000 on a 1926 original edition of A.A Milne's Winnie the Pooh.A close source disclosed: "One of Harry's happiest childhood memories was being read a bedtime story by his mother.
She loved all the old classics and Harry had the brilliant idea of starting a little library of first editions for Louis, Charlotte and George to enjoy as they get older. "He originally wanted to get Lewis Carroll's Through The Looking Glass, which was on sale for £24,000, but decided Winnie-The-Pooh would be more suitable for a first tome.
Robinson Crusoe was William's favourite book, but Harry loved all things A.A. Milne."It's understood that the Duke opted for a rare copy from the initial print run of 30,000 copies in 1926.
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