A tour of the Egyptian exhibition; four mounted and framed prints of watercolours by Howard Carter (each 310mm x 400mm); and a collection of books donated by the Egyptian ambassador to London. The tour will be conducted by either Lord or Lady Carnarvon.

All proceeds raised from this auction will be donated to various armed forces charities which support both veterans and victims of war, including The Royal British Legion, Oxfam, ABF – The Soldier’s Charity, Blue Star Families, the Institute for Veterans and Military Families.

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A century ago, Highclere Castle was the seat of the 5th Earl of Carnarvon, who, in 1922, famously discovered the Tomb of Tutankhamun with archeologist Howard Carter.

The 8th Earl and Countess recently opened a new Egyptian exhibition throughout the cellars of the castle to celebrate the 5th Earl’s achievements.

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