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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?
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 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.
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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.
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Originally Posted by imbrius
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.
It is his special weave of Prince Charles Edward tartan, as figheadair described in this thread: http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...gardens-93851/
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Originally Posted by Tobus
Produced by Andrew Elliot Ltd I believe. Wonderful tartan (and exclusive, of course... Shame!)
Dduw Bendithia pob Celtiaid
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Originally Posted by imbrius
what is the tartan he's wearing in those photos?
This one
Proud Mountaineer from the Highlands of West Virginia; son of the Revolution and Civil War; first Europeans on the Guyandotte
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Originally Posted by Jock Scot
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.
Quite right Jock. The MacDonalds lost the Lordship of the Isles to the Scottish crown in 1493. And the Earldom of Ross at the same time I believe.
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Tobus, I believe he has had that particular sporran since the 1950s, when it was made for him or he inherited it. It is a good looking sporran and obviously well made to last this long. Black might have visually overwelmed his tartan anyway.
His shoes do work well to balance his waistcoat and jacket.
Jock, that is exactly the reaction I was expecting from you and other Scots. "Just another Thursday then".
As for his tie, I an FAR from an expert on regimental/university neckwear so that detail in the pictures just flew right over my head.
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Originally Posted by Karl R
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?
It reminds me of the old battledress jackets. I'm also noticing a mixture of collars, shawl on the waistcoat vs notched on the jacket. Interesting constrast of styles.
Does anyone know what HRH's kilt pin is? It seems to be a clan crest, but I cannot tell which one. My best guess is Stuart, based on the tartan and royal history.
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Originally Posted by KnittedReenactor
Does anyone know what HRH's kilt pin is? It seems to be a clan crest, but I cannot tell which one. My best guess is Stuart, based on the tartan and royal history.
figheadair also answered that question in the link I provided in my previous reply. 
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