Prince Charles' Hobbit birthday in New Zealand

14 November 2012 Last updated at 13:47 ET Help

Prince Charles was presented with a unique gift on his trip to director Peter Jackson's Weta Workshop in Wellington, New Zealand.

Mark Hadlow, who plays Dwarf Dori in Jackson's film The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, gifted his services as servant to the prince for the day.

Prince Charles, who is touring New Zealand as part of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations said it was "the best birthday present" he had received in a long time.

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