An official Royal Christmas and New Year card sent by Charles III, then Prince of Wales, in 1977. Accompanied by its original mailing envelope.

The card measures 9.5 x 7.25 inches when open, and is fine condition.

Personally signed by Charles and inscribed to “Mr. & Mrs. Hitchings" in blue fountain pen.

The original recipient was John Hitchings LVO (1929-2020), who served the Royal family for 60 years as a Land Steward for the Duchy of Cornwall.

It features an affixed color photograph of Charles wearing a Native American headdress, face paint, and ceremonial shirt, inscribed beneath "Canada 1977".

The unusual portrait was taken in Alberta, Canada in Juy 1977 during an official Royal visit. Charles was honoured by the indigenous Native American tribes and made a Chief of the Kainai Nation Blood tribe, with the name 'Red Crow'.

A scarce and desirable item for Royal memorabilia collectors, featuring an uncommon portrait of the future King.

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