The first thing I noticed was the Duke of Rothsay was mixing his leathers. A nice brown sporran and black brogues. How many Americans would be aghast at anyone outside the royal family doing so? And how many Scots would say 'so what'?
Second thing was, those are gorgeous burgundy hose!
2nd May 19, 10:47 PM
figheadair
First thing I noticed was that he is wearing a Royal Regiment of Wales tie :shock:. Interesting choice given the number of Scottish and other Highland Regiments he is associated with.
3rd May 19, 01:59 AM
Bruce Scott
According to the caption: "Charles, who is known as the Duke of Rothesay when he's in Scotland, donned a gold thistle pin badge alongside a sprig of local heather."
The first thing I noticed was the Duke of Rothsay was mixing his leathers. A nice brown sporran and black brogues. How many Americans would be aghast at anyone outside the royal family doing so? And how many Scots would say 'so what'?
He has done so all his life, and it's perfectly acceptable. That sporran has a lot of history, and he has had those shoes a long time too.
The first thing I noticed was the Duke of Rothsay was mixing his leathers. A nice brown sporran and black brogues. How many Americans would be aghast at anyone outside the royal family doing so? And how many Scots would say 'so what'?
Second thing was, those are gorgeous burgundy hose!
"So what." The Duke's attire is a perfectly normal kilt attire choice to the traditionally kilted Scot. Although a lapel pin (any lapel pin) might not be the choice of many.
3rd May 19, 06:11 AM
neloon
The lapel badge is not a "gold thistle" but rather the Prince of Wales' feathers https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince...s_of_the_badge
The heather may be "local" but is not likely to be a native species at this time of year. More probably a continental erica growing in the Castle gardens?
Alan
3rd May 19, 06:15 AM
Karl R
A few observations
Lord Thurso was wearing a striped jacket with his kilt. I believe that's the first time I've seen a striped jacket worn with a kilt, with the possible exception of OC Richard's historical photos.
The style of Prince Charles' waistcoat (straight cut across the bottom) isn't a style I've seen for sale with kilt waistcoats. Is that something we're likely to see more of in the future?
In the photo posted by Tobus, Prince Charles is wearing a MacDonald, Lord of the Isles tartan (and he's worn it on other occasions as well). What is the custom/tradition/story behind him wearing that tartan?
3rd May 19, 06:32 AM
Jock Scot
Quote:
Originally Posted by Karl R
Lord Thurso was wearing a striped jacket with his kilt. I believe that's the first time I've seen a striped jacket worn with a kilt, with the possible exception of OC Richard's historical photos.
The style of Prince Charles' waistcoat (straight cut across the bottom) isn't a style I've seen for sale with kilt waistcoats. Is that something we're likely to see more of in the future?
In the photo posted by Tobus, Prince Charles is wearing a MacDonald, Lord of the Isles tartan (and he's worn it on other occasions as well). What is the custom/tradition/story behind him wearing that tartan?
One of Prince Charles's many titles is, Lord of the Isles, so he is I suppose entitled to wear the tartan. I am a bit hazy how the title was obtained and I stand to be corrected, but I seem to recall that one of the Kings of Scotland several centuries ago, had a bit of a tiff with the MacDonalds and took the title for himself to make the point to all, that the King was in charge in the Highlands and Islands and not the MacDonalds.
3rd May 19, 07:29 AM
imbrius
Tartan ID
Forgive my ignorance, but what is the tartan he's wearing in those photos? The article just lists it as "his family's tartan" and I couldn't find it in the list of royal tartans.
