Blank greetings card with envelope featuring:

King Edward VII when Prince of Wales as Grand Prior of the order of St John of Jerusalem NPG x128600

© National Portrait Gallery, London

by Lafayette

After Prince Albert's death in 1861, the mourning queen absented herself from fancy dress events. The Prince of Wales and his wife presided in her place. In 1897, the Devonshire House Ball was staged to celebrate her Diamond Jubilee. Now motivated more by amusement than antiquarian concerns, the participants still endeavoured to ensure the authenticity of their dress. This photograph, taken for an album recording the guests' appearance, reveals the Prince of Wales in a striking outfit hired from the London costumiers, L. & H.... more

Card size: 125mm x 175mm

Images are printed in their original proportions, within a white border.