One Blanket's Legacy
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In 1938, baby Kathleen Pritchard was wrapped in a pink blanket crocheted by Queen Mary herself.
- The blanket, won in a contest, ended up becoming one of the family's most prized possessions, surviving WWII and multiple moves.
- To this day, it still has its original ‘1st prize’ tag and comes with a handwritten note saying, ‘Made by Her Majesty, Queen Mary, 1938.’
🧶👑 Paying it forward... Kathleen, now 83 years old and a great grandmother, is auctioning off the queen's gift to help children in Ukraine.
- The blanket is expected to raise ~$1,000, all of which will be donated to Save the Children Ukraine.
💬 What they're saying: “It’s extremely moving to be honest," shared one of Kathleen's great-grandchildren. "My nan doesn’t have a lot. This is still her most prized possession but she wants to help and give something back.”
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