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SIR – Amid the debate about housing provision, could anyone tell me the cost of an “affordable home”? Sally Hess

Weymouth, Dorset SIR – When did a dashing young prince close to the throne last marry a woman with a husband still living without forfeiting his rights of succession?

In 1361 the Black Prince, son and heir of Edward III, then aged 31, became the third husband of Joan, known as the “Fair Maid of Kent” and reputed to be the most beautiful woman of her time. She had buried the first of her spouses, but the Earl of Salisbury, who had been her husband for six years, never accepted the validity of his marriage’s annulment.

He kept Joan imprisoned for some time, but this clever woman overcame all difficulties, winning the affection of her father-in-law and the respect of the country. Lord Lexden

London SW1

SIR – Does this mark a new era in our “special relationship” with the US? Nick Kay

Wadhurst, East Sussex

SIR – I’m delighted Prince Harry is marrying an American girl, but can they please not invite Donald Trump to the wedding. John Hutton

Worksop, Nottinghamshire

SIR – Now that Prince Harry will marry his American divorced girlfriend, the bookies will take bets on which title will be bestowed on the happy couple. I suggest Duke and Duchess of Windsor as the most appropriate. Kirsty Blunt

Sedgeford, Norfolk

SIR – My loyal congratulations to HRH Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their engagement. I wonder how much bad news the Government will have buried yesterday. Hyder Ali Pirwany

Okehampton, Devon

SIR – A word of advice for Meghan Markle – don’t ask Pippa to be a bridesmaid. Robert Warner

Ramsbury, Wiltshire