To coincide with National Handwriting Day on 23 January, BIC asked the British public who they would like to receive a handwritten letter from the most.
Drum roll, please! Securing the top spot in a thoroughly regal fashion was Her Majesty, The Queen. Her Royal Highness, currently sends out a select number of letters every year to the British public for occasions such as 100th birthdays and milestone wedding anniversaries – a tradition dating back to 1917.
Known for world-famous quotes from the 37 plays he wrote, dramatist William Shakespeare took second place, and with his unmistakable voice, the nation’s favourite broadcaster and naturalist, David Attenborough, came in at number three.
The research, from the No. 1 stationery group in Europe, Africa, Latin America and India, BIC, revealed that the top ten people Brits would like to receive a handwritten letter from are:
1. The Queen
2. William Shakespeare
3. David Attenborough
4. Stephen Fry
5. Elvis
6. Julius Caesar
7. David Bowie
8. J.K Rowling
9. Marilyn Monroe
10. Beyoncé
To celebrate BIC is giving away five amazing Alvin and the Chipmunks writing bundles to five lucky Parenting Without Tears readers. For a chance to win just answer this question:
Who is the number one person Brits would like to receive a handwritten letter from?
Please write BIC Kids Activity Colouring Set in your subject line and include all your contact details in the email. Only one entry per household.
This competition is now closed.
The winners will be the senders of the first five correct emails opened at random after 12pm on Tuesday 21 February, 2017.
You can also partake in National Handwriting Day – whether you’re sleek or a swirly handwriter, we want to hear from you! You could be in with the chance of winning a fantastic prize bundle as well as the chance to have your handwriting analysed by a leading graphologist. Go to National Handwriting Day to learn more.