A MAN from Launceston has received a letter from Buckingham Palace, in response to his Christmas card.

Kevin Wadland received a letter from Sarah Hussey, the Queen’s lady in waiting, after he sent a card to Buckingham Palace, wishing the family a Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2017.

Mr Wadland received the letter on Friday, December 23, which extended the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh’s thanks for his card, Christmas message and ‘thoughtfulness’, wishing him a ‘happy Christmas and a peaceful new year’.