Prince Michael Plans Auction

3 weeks ago 02nd Nov 14:00

Britain's Prince Michael of Kent is planning to raise over £1million by auctioning off family heirlooms.

The prince and his siblings, the present Duke of Kent and Princess Alexandra, are selling over 200 items which belonged to their parents ,Prince George, the former Duke of Kent, and his wife Princess Marina.

Items including silverware, paintings, jewellery and furniture are to be sold at London auction house Christie's on November 20.

News of the hotly-anticipated auction comes after it emerged Prince Michael and his wife, dubbed Princess Pushy, must pay £120,000 rent on their Kensington Palace apartment from next year.

We are honored to offer this collection, and to be able to build on Christie's long and distinguished tradition of royal sales.

Queen Elizabeth had previously met the cost.

Items already attracting interest include a picture painted by Queen Victoria of her three-year-old daughter Louise, which is expected to go for as much as £15,000.

A necklace, which has pictures of Victoria, husband Prince Albert and their nine offspring, has a price tag of £700.

A diamond broach could go for £400, while a chair used during the coronation of King George VI in 1937 is estimated at £30,000.

Elizabeth Lane from Christie's said: "We are honored to offer this collection, and to be able to build on Christie's long and distinguished tradition of royal sales."