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Send a letter to the King or Royal Family
Letters of congratulation, petitions, royal patronage requests and personal correspondence - we post to Buckingham Palace, Clarence House and other royal residences.
- Buckingham Palace
- SW1A 1AA
- Clarence House
- SW1A 1BA
- Despatch
- Same working day
- Proof of postage
- Included free
- From
- £2.99
How it works
Three steps, no printer required
1. Write or upload
Type your letter in the composer or upload a PDF / Word doc. We pre-fill the right Royal Mail service for this destination.
2. We print, fold and frank
Your letter is printed on quality 100gsm paper at our UK facility, folded, sealed and franked - usually the same working day.
3. Royal Mail delivers
Handed to Royal Mail for delivery on the service you chose, with a tracking link emailed to you where applicable.
When to use it
Why people write to the Royal Family
Congratulations and good wishes
Mark a royal occasion - a birthday, wedding, coronation or public milestone - with a personal letter to His Majesty or a member of the Royal Family.
Royal patronage requests
Charities, schools and community organisations write to request royal patronage, support or association with a cause.
Birthday and anniversary cards
Members of the public traditionally send birthday greetings to senior royals; a letter is the most personal way to do so.
Invitations and civic requests
Lord Mayors, civic bodies and event organisers write to request royal attendance at significant local or national events.
Appeals and petitions
Formal petitions or humanitarian appeals addressed to the Monarch or other members of the Royal Family via the relevant private secretary.
Condolences and tributes
Personal letters of condolence sent to the Royal Family at times of national or personal loss.
Members of the public have written to the Royal Family for centuries. Whether you're writing to congratulate His Majesty, request royal patronage for a charity, or mark a personal milestone with a letter to the Prince of Wales or another senior royal, we'll ensure your letter reaches the Royal Household the same working day.
Letters to the Royal Family are handled by the respective private secretary's office at each royal residence. For Buckingham Palace, the correspondence is reviewed by a lady-in-waiting or equerry. A polite, clearly addressed letter on formal topics is most likely to receive an acknowledgement.
We print every letter on 100gsm paper, fold it into a plain windowed envelope, frank it and hand it to Royal Mail the same working day if ordered before 2:30pm UK time. Choose First Class for routine correspondence or Royal Mail Signed For where you want delivery confirmation.
Why send through us
- Posts to Buckingham Palace, Clarence House or any royal residence
- Same-day despatch for orders placed before 2:30pm UK time
- Signed For available for delivery confirmation
- Plain envelopes - no third-party branding on the outside
- Free proof of postage certificate with every letter
Pricing
From £2.99 standard · First Class from £4.69 · Signed For from £8.54.
Includes printing, folding, envelope, Royal Mail postage and same-day despatch from our UK facility.
Start writingFrequently asked questions
What is the address to write to the King?
Address letters to: His Majesty The King, Buckingham Palace, London, SW1A 1AA. For the Prince of Wales, write to: His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, Clarence House, London, SW1A 1BA.
Will my letter to the King be read?
All letters to the Royal Household are handled by the relevant private secretary's office and are read by staff. Most receive an acknowledgement from a lady-in-waiting or equerry. Letters on matters of state are passed to the relevant government department.
How should I address a letter to the King?
Open with 'Your Majesty' and close with 'I have the honour to remain, Your Majesty's most humble and obedient servant'. For a Prince or Princess, use 'Your Royal Highness' as the salutation and close with 'I have the honour to remain, Your Royal Highness's most humble and obedient servant'.
Can I write to other members of the Royal Family?
Yes. The Princess of Wales can be written to at Kensington Palace, London, W8 4PU. Other senior royals have their own private office addresses - check the official Royal Family website at royal.uk for the correct address for each member.
Should I send my letter Signed For?
For most correspondence to the Royal Family, First Class post is perfectly appropriate. If you want a record that your letter was received, Royal Mail Signed For provides a signature on delivery. Special Delivery is available for time-sensitive or particularly important items.
How quickly will my letter be posted?
If you place your order before 2:30pm UK time on a working day, your letter goes into the post the same day. Orders placed at or after 2:30pm UK time, at weekends, or on UK bank holidays are despatched on the next working day.
Is my letter content kept private?
Yes. Content is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256), retained for 90 days for re-print in case of return, then automatically deleted. We are UK GDPR compliant and registered with the ICO.
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Ready to send your letter?
Type or upload your letter. We print, fold, frank and post it from our UK facility - usually the same working day.
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