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Had a good flight. It is sunny all day. Ann and Michael send their love.

He and Patricia are staying with Tony Parson (?). Is coming home for Christmas. Note from Patricia describing the house. Has been swimming in the pool looking like Mrs Tiggy Winkle. Note from Tony asking when Beaton is coming to stay.

Typescript pen portrait of Beaton. Author unknown.

Includes letters, book extracts, invitations and clippings.

Admires his "Self Portrait With Friends". He leaves "Samuel Pepys far in the shade". Talks about some other photographer friends. Thanks Beaton for the Christmas card. Tells Beaton that Natasha has her maid back.

Her note 'spread notes of joy among the churning of worst things.' Has had very worrying, wearying life, but still it engages him in high-flown fancies which make life worthwhile. Went by car to London; meal with the Queen Mother. Praises her (and the meal); came away covered in glory.

Otherwise life has been rather sad. 'The news from the top sounds awful-- but what is to be done? Nothing, it seems.' Saw lovely play on Mozart which is packing full houses; mightily pleased by Paul Scofield.

Includes Gladys in his greeting.

Praises his 'Self Portrait With Friends'. Reading it interfered with writing the afterpiece Scribner's asked her to write for Bob's album; comments on Bob's health. Beholden to James Berry for most charming photographs he took of Gladys, Miss Moore and her. 'That he managed to make me look younger by twenty years is a miracle nobody but he and you understand.' Expresses gratitude.

From David and Patricia. The garden is filled with sweet-smelling flowers and the food is delicious. Is coming home for the Wilton Ball. Missed seeing Beaton on his last visit.

Typescript reply slip for the Great Children's Party, held in Hyde Park to mark the International Year of the Child.

Thanks Beaton for having him to lunch last Tuesday. Was fascinated by all he told him. The picture of Princess Marina is now in a frame opposite his desk. Is tremendously excited by all the developments since their meeting. After Christmas he will ring Beaton up and arrange to come and see him as soon as possible. Laura has seen Diana Cooper once or twice and she is still "carrying on with customary resilience". Hopes Beaton will have a very happy Christmas. Looks forward to seeing him in the New Year.