First pic of Charles and Camilla

**Martin** · 10th February 05, 11:32 AM

The first official photograph of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles since their engagement was anounced today.

Charles, needless to say, is resplendent in a kilt!

I'll be wearing mine to the do....if invited.

**macwilkin** · 10th February 05, 11:58 AM

The tie is the Gordon Highlanders regimental tie, and the tartan appears to be the Princess Mary Tartan (based on Royal Stewart with a dark green ground in place of Red) -- a graphic is found of it on the "Royal Tartans" page on the Tartans Authority site:

http://www.tartansauthority.com/Web/...yalTartans.asp

Third one down on the right.

Charles is very proud of his association with the Gordons, who were amalgamted in 1994 with the Queens Own Highlander (Seaforth & Camerons) to form the Highlanders.

A very nice photo -- thanks for posting, Martin, and best wishes to them both!

Cheers,

Todd

**GMan** · 10th February 05, 12:01 PM

That is a nice photo Martin. Of course anyone wearing a kilt looks great

I guess that I will see you at the ceremony

,even if it is a Civil one.

**Casey** · 10th February 05, 04:26 PM

Well at least Charles looks good in a kilt. Love the coordinating colours.

**bubba** · 10th February 05, 04:50 PM

Charles doesn't look so grim and worried anymore. Good deal. I wonder how many kilts he owns.

**The Wizard of BC** · 10th February 05, 05:38 PM

I don't know how many kilts Charles owns. I'll ask him at the reception.

**Raphael** · 10th February 05, 05:46 PM

Now I have to wonder, would Prince Charles wear a contemporary Kilt, such as one from Freedom Kilts or Utilikilts? And whether he has heard of them?

**The Wizard of BC** · 10th February 05, 06:50 PM

Of course he's heard of Freedom Kilts. How do you think I got the invitation to the wedding?

Well actually I'm not invited to the wedding, only the reception, because Charles is afraid I'll embarass him again like the night I showed up at his place after a kilted pub crawl.

**Freelander Sporrano** · 11th February 05, 02:19 AM

Charlie is a really sharp dresser the "Horse" is kinda' ruining the picture though

No seriously good luck to them both.

**Martin** · 11th February 05, 03:02 AM

Originally Posted by bubba

Charles doesn't look so grim and worried anymore. Good deal. I wonder how many kilts he owns.

I don't know how many kilts he owns bubba, but I think it's a fair few. He has been a keen kilt-wearer since he was a boy. He doesn't only wear a kilt when he feels he ought to. He wears them casually too.

I know he has received many kilts as gifts during his travels. That alone is enough to put a smile on his face!