Antiques Roadshow expert deals crushing blow to guest over JFK letter

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Antiques Roadshow made a comeback on BBC One, and the latest episode featured Hilary Kay chatting with a guest who had brought in a signed photograph of former US president John F Kennedy.

She confessed she "didn't expect to see" a signed snap of the American statesman.The guest revealed that the photo had been a family possession for over 60 years.They shared: "It was sent to my great-grandfather, William Ewart Pitt, who at the time in the '60s was Chief Constable of Derbyshire Police." Kennedy had visited Ireland for a state visit and was meeting the Prime Minister of the day, Harold Macmillan.

However, he took a detour to RAF Waddington.The guest went on to say: "From RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire he took a helicopter to Chatsworth, where his sister is buried in Edensor.

And as my great-grandad was Chief Constable of Derbyshire Police, he met him at the helicopter, took him to his sister's graveside, spent a few hours with him then took him back to the helicopter, and the helicopter then flew down to meet Harold Macmillan for the rest of his stay in the UK." Despite the fascinating backstory of the photo, Hilary confirmed that the signature was likely printed.The photo had been sent along with a tie pin, which was an incredibly thoughtful gesture, reports the Express.