The Queen’s private secretary box is being sold on eBay (Picture: Getty/Jam Press/eBay)
The late Queen’s private secretary correspondence box is being flogged on eBay for £80,000.
According to the listing, it was used to help organise her duties as Head of State.
The box comes with a removable oak butler’s tray, befitted with inner shelves, which are accessible from the front.
Her Majesty’s private secretary was Sir Edward Young, who now carries out the same role for King Charles, alongside Sir Clive Alderton.
They act as the the channel of communication between the Head of State and the Government.
The private secretary also liaises with the Armed Forces, the Church and the many organisations the monarch is patron of.
On eBay, the listing for the correspondence box reads: ‘An Engraved Private Secretary Correspondence Strong Box.
The engraved box is being sold for £80,000 (Picture: Jam Press/eBay)
‘Featuring a removable oak butler’s tray, befitted with inner shelves, which are accessible from the front.
‘Chest is aluminium and features two side carry handles. It’s extremely well executed and heavyweight.
‘Engraving reads “The Queen Private Secretary’s Office”.
‘A chance to own a rare item from the everyday life of the late H.R.H Queen Elizabeth II.’
The seller, of High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire is selling it with collection only.
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The box was used to organise the Queen’s day-to-day life.
