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Poetry: © Carol Ann Duffy; Artwork: © Stephen Raw; Photograph: Royal Collection Trust
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Cecil Day-Lewis (1904-72)

For the Investiture of the Prince of Wales. 1958

RCIN 1055748

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For the investiture of the Prince of Wales / C. Day Lewis

Cecil Day-Lewis (1904-72)

For the investiture of the Prince of Wales / C. Day Lewis 1958

Estate of C Day-Lewis. Photograph: Royal Collection Trust

Estate of C Day-Lewis. Photograph: Royal Collection Trust
This is a large presentation copy of Cecil Day-Lewis’s poem for the investiture of The Prince of Wales at Caernarfon Castle, 1 July 1969. It is done in calligraphy in red and black ink. The poet’s signature can be seen at the bottom of the page. Presented to Queen Elizabeth II by C. Day-Lewis, 1969
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