Joker

Card Back

The four suits of this deck are literal translations of the suit names, representing "the four powers which control the whole universe", namely Wealth, Protection, Industry and Affection, the four maxims that appear on the coat-of-arms of Prince Charles.

The joker represents the Prince Charles coat-of-arms, made up of the four suit symbols and the four maxims.

Ace of Spades

Ace of Hearts

Ace of Diamonds

Ace of Clubs

The four suits of this deck are literal translations of the suit names, representing "the four powers which control the whole universe", namely Wealth, Protection, Industry and Affection, the four maxims that appear on the coat-of-arms of Prince Charles.

• The blue spade suit is an actual spade or shovel, and represents industry.
• The red heart suit is a human heart and represents affection.
• The yellow diamond suit is a diamond gemstone and represents wealth.
• The black club suit is a club or bat, and represents protection.

King of Spades

King of Hearts

King of Diamonds

King of Clubs

The Kings are:

• the Contractor (King of Industry, or Spades) who has acquired wealth through the use of spades;
• the industrious young man (King of Affection or Hearts) who has gained wealth and affection from his heart of affection for honor and self respect;
• the Jeweler (King of Wealth or Diamonds);
• and the Chief of Police (King of Protection or Clubs) who protects life, honor and wealth.

Queen of Spades

Queen of Hearts

Queen of Diamonds

Queen of Clubs

The Queens represent the kings' wives.

Jack of Spades

Jack of Hearts

Jack of Diamonds

Jack of Clubs