Antique 1911 Postcard HRH Prince of Wales HMS Hindustan G Lambourne Rotary Photo

ITEM SPECIFICS:

Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)

Era: Pre-WWI / George V (1911)

Subject: HRH Prince Edward of Wales (later King Edward VIII / Duke of Windsor)

Uniform: Royal Navy Uniform / Midshipman

Vessel: HMS Hindustan

Photographer: G. Lambourne

Publisher: Rotary Photographic Series (Card No. 7573 O)

Postage Condition: Unposted (Divided Back)

CONDITION DESCRIPTION

Very good antique condition.

Sharp monochrome photo portrait on deck with strong contrast and clear detail, capturing a remarkably relaxed and candid smiling expression.

Unposted reverse displaying clear period handwritten pencil annotation reading "Edward Albert Christian. aged. 17."

Minor age-related toning.

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ITEM DESCRIPTION

An original 1911 antique Real Photo Postcard depicting HRH Prince Edward of Wales (later King Edward VIII / Duke of Windsor) serving aboard the pre-dreadnought battleship HMS Hindustan.

Photographed on deck by G. Lambourne and published by the Rotary Photographic Series (Card No. 7573 O).

KEY DETAILS:

Subject & Demeanour: Prince Edward depicted at age 17 in Royal Navy service dress with peaked cap.

The image stands out for capturing his famously casual, warm, and approachable nature, offering an engaging smile that contrasts with the stiff formal royal portraiture of the period.

Front Markings: Printed lower text reads "7573 O ROTARY PHOTO, E.C.", "H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES H.M.S. HINDUSTAN, 1911.", and "PHOTO BY G. LAMBOURNE".

Reverse Inscriptions: Period handwritten pencil note stating "Edward Albert Christian. aged. 17.".

Publisher Info: Printed on reverse "ROTARY PHOTOGRAPHIC SERIES." and "Printed in Britain".

Historical Significance: Prince Edward was appointed midshipman to HMS Hindustan in August 1911 following his investiture as Prince of Wales, serving three months at sea.

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