The late author and ex-politician Jeffrey Archer gave his old friend Andrew Pierce a tour of his London home in what would prove to be his last-ever TV interview.
Mr Archer, who sold more than 300 million books in his five-decade career, died at age 86 yesterday.
His publisher confirmed that the author died peacefully at home, between writing sessions.
Just days earlier, he gave Andrew a rare tour of his penthouse home, where the pair discussed his legacy and some of the treasures he had collected throughout his glittering career.
The tour included a series of stunning paintings, including a Picasso, and artefacts from his political years.
“I’m 86, and near the end of my life, I just love the honour and privilege of being with them,” Mr Archer said of the priceless items.
One of the items was a very special military drum, which Mr Archer had received as a gift from the Royal Marines in thanks for running a 20-year charity auction for the forces.
“It was one of the eight drums at the Queen’s funeral at Westminster Abbey.
Jeffrey Archer gave his old friend Andrew Pierce a tour of his London home in what would be his last-ever TV interview
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“They had decided the eight people they would like to give it to, and I was very honoured that I was chosen as one of them. We put it there for one day, and it’s never moved.
“I’ve made it very clear that it can never be sold. If it ever goes, it must go back to the nation. It can never be sold. Heavens, no!”
The reflective discussion took Mr Archer and Andrew to the penthouse’s expansive living room, with sweeping views of the Houses of Parliment.
Among the treasured items was a drum, gifted to him by the Royal Marines, which had been used in the funeral of Queen Elizabeth
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