Blank greetings card with envelope featuring:

Charles Philip Yorke, 5th Earl of Hardwicke NPG 1834(o)

© National Portrait Gallery, London

by Frederick Sargent

Joined the Army in 1858, and served in India but resigned his commission in 1861. He was closely involved with the sporty set of Edward, Prince of Wales and was well known as a society dandy. Indeed, he is thought to be the 'Champagne Charlie' of the popular song. He was fond of horse racing, and lost a great deal of money on the horses. The Hardwicke Stakes at Newmarket were named after him. Lady Battersea described him in 'faultless attire, with his carefully... more

Card size: 125mm x 175mm

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