'New' kilt - MASSIVE DILEMA! - Help!

**aonghas** · 16th April 13, 02:11 PM

We (my nation) have a long history with the English crown, from my view I would send it to the palace with regret. Count it as a chance to dress the royal family.

**RockyR** · 16th April 13, 02:16 PM

Do you have a picture of the kilt (preferably a reasonably close pic of the front apron to show off the pattern)?

**A Robertson** · 16th April 13, 02:22 PM

Originally Posted by creagdhubh

I am confused as to precisely which tartan we are talking about here. Forgive me, but I've never heard of the Royal tartan, King George VI before. Is this the Hunting Stewart tartan (you mentioned green)? The only restricted Royal tartan that I am aware of is the Balmoral.

Is this it?
Attachment 10955

Hi - many thanks for your reply to my thread:
It is STA ref 5845 - also known as 'Green Stewart'

**mookien** · 16th April 13, 02:30 PM

My advice is to sell it to one of those barbarians in the United States. They'll buy/wear anything. Tell 'em it's a St. Patrick's, or Christmas, or Irish, or better yet, an IRA tartan. They'll think you mean IRS and use it for target practice.

**A Robertson** · 16th April 13, 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by RogerWS76

Hmmm.

Several thoughts!

You may want to ask Buckingham Palace to buy back the offending kilt from you and explain as to how in the world they let it out of their sight in the first place.

If you live in the United States, you may also want to consider that since 1776, the constraints of Buckingham Palace do not apply to you.

You may choose to comply with their wishes out of your own grace (which will cost you the price of the kilt).

If it truly IS one worn in the Royal Wedding of 1981, there is surely a collector who will now (accompanied by your denial letter which adds credibilty) surely take it off of your hands for a handsome profit.

You might donate it to a museum and realize the tax benefits!

You have several choices!

Personally, in my own Rebel-infested Spirit, I would at LEAST wear it out to your favorite pub and have a dram for the Queen!

I have EVERY intention of doing so! (claiming, as our friend below says ' sorry officer - I thought it was Irish National Tartan') - (Please dont tell the Queen).

**Tobus** · 16th April 13, 02:34 PM

Royal Tartan - only made with permission from Her Majesty The Queen
Kilt: Cannot be made without permission from Her Majesty The Queen.
Kilt: Cannot be worn without permission from Her Majesty The Queen

It doesn't say you can't sell an existing kilt in this tartan, though.

So sell it to an American. Heck, an American might pay more for it if it's "restricted". Include the letter from Buckingham palace, as proof. Americans love that kind of stuff. Double your money!

**Dale Seago** · 16th April 13, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by RogerWS76

. . .there is surely a collector who will now (accompanied by your denial letter which adds credibilty) surely take it off of your hands for a handsome profit.

. . .Personally, in my own Rebel-infested Spirit, I would at LEAST wear it out to your favorite pub and have a dram for the Queen!

I'd do both of these, with pictures of the latter.

**A Robertson** · 16th April 13, 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by Tobus

It doesn't say you can't sell an existing kilt in this tartan, though.

So sell it to an American. Heck, an American might pay more for it if it's "restricted". Include the letter from Buckingham palace, as proof. Americans love that kind of stuff. Double your money!

Wow!
I have read many of your posts and replies on this site. I respect your thoughts on all occasions.
I am surprised at this reply though!
Thanks!

(apologies to all - because of the time difference between USA and UK - and Australia - I have to sleep now - I will do my best to send all photographic proof and copies of correseponence tomorrow)

**Elizabeth** · 16th April 13, 03:05 PM

As a genealogist this fascinates me... where did this kilt originate? Does it have some sort of interesting providence? How many kilts have been made of this tartan?

I see a neat story and possibly dollar signs.