PRINCE Charles had a right royal surprise when a copy of The South Bucks Star landed on his doormat at Clarence House, only to find a poem about his forthcoming marriage to Camilla inside.

The heir to the throne who gets married on April 8 at Windsor's Guildhall was sent the paper containing the lines by High Wycombe poet Mary Mullett.

The 51-year-old, from Gibson Road, penned the acrostic for the February 17 edition of the paper, just after Valentine's Day.

But she was shocked when she was sent a glowing letter of thanks from the Prince.

She said: "I was very surprised to get a letter from Prince Charles. I just didn't think I would."

The letter, from the Office of HRH The Prince of Wales, said: "The Prince of Wales has asked me to thank you for the lovely poem you wrote.

"His Royal Highness has been overwhelmed by the incredibly kind response to the announcement of his marriage to Mrs Parker Bowles, and was immensely touched that you should take the trouble to write as you did.

"Your words were greatly appreciated and The Prince of Wales has asked me to send you his warmest thanks and best wishes."

Mrs Mullett has been a poet for around ten years and is a regular contributor to Poetry Corner in The Star.

She said: "I wrote the poem because it was Valentine's Day and they are getting married. It just seemed a good topic to write about."

She added: "I think Charles and Camilla getting married is a good thing.

"You have to look to the future. I think you have to be positive and think about the future not the past."

Valentine Fit For a King

C is for Charles our future King
H is filled with happiness he'll bring
A directs Cupid's arrow and her bow
R is for the ring, sparkly and fine
L languishes love, I hope he's sure this time
E brings eagerness now to marry
S unites special sons, William and Harry

C is for cheers and congratulations
A an able Duchess fine
M means marriage for a second time
I instils invitations, maybe flowing wine
L denotes the love I hope she feels for him
L is for logistics, she needs to say her grace
A arrange the future in this manic human race


God bless Charles and Camilla.