STILL in the upper strata of British society, the Margin was intrigued to note that the Prince of Wales, no less, is launching his very own credit card - the latest part of a moneyraising venture which ranges from biscuits to china, tea and bath salts.

Operated by Mastercard, HRH's credit card will be a so called affinity card targeted at people who are interested in the Prince's Trust. Like other affinity cards, the trust will receive a donation every time the card is used. Maybe the Squidgy mobile phone card will be next.