First pic of Charles and Camilla

[Shane]

You can see the scan here:

http://www.geocities.com/babylearmonth/Charles2.JPG

Todd,

Let me know if you need any further info on the books I mentioned.

Shane

[macwilkin]

Actually, the George VI tartan is sometimes known as the "Green Stewart" tartan, and George wore a lighter version of the tartan as his personal tartan.

I'm still not totally convinced that the tartan in the engagement photo is the George VI -- if it is, it's a lighter version, much like Charles's grandfather's version. Charles does wear a lighter version of the Lord of the Isles tartan then what is commerically available.

Both the Princess Mary and the George VI are based on the Royal Stewart tartan, according to the article about Royal Tartans on the Tartans Authority's web site:

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

The third tartan down on the right is the Princess Mary.

Cheers,

Todd

[Shane]

I still believe that this is the George VI tartan. Not only that but that the kilt and sporran both belonged to George VI. Perhaps it doesn't show through on the scan, but to my eye the kilt that he wears on his 30th birthday and the kilt that he wears on his engagement are one in the same. Coolican claims that this kilt and the sporran belonged to George VI. I believe him.

I'll try to find some more sources to back up my claim.

Shane

[macwilkin]

I still believe that this is the George VI tartan. Not only that but that the kilt and sporran both belonged to George VI. Perhaps it doesn't show through on the scan, but to my eye the kilt that he wears on his 30th birthday and the kilt that he wears on his engagement are one in the same. Coolican claims that this kilt and the sporran belonged to George VI. I believe him.

I'll try to find some more sources to back up my claim.

Shane

I'm not doubting your sources; You'll notice that I said that I am having a hard time convincing myself that it is the George VI tartan. I have a copy of Lewis's "Tartans" and I noted that both the George VI & the Princess Mary tartan are on the same page (p. 276), and Lewis notes that both tartans are based on the Royal Stewart. I also don't doubt that your source is correct about the sporran and kilt belonging to the Duke of Rothesay's grandfather.

I think it's very possible that it is the George VI tartan, but if it is, the colours are much lighter than what is produced commerically for general use today.

I'll try to drop Brian Wilton at the Tartans Authority an e-mail; I'm sure they've had questions about it.

Regards,

Todd

[Cawdorian]

Doe anyone know where you can purchase the Regimental Ties? I'd love to have a 93rd Sutherland Argyll Regiment tie.

Jim

[macwilkin]

Doe anyone know where you can purchase the Regimental Ties? I'd love to have a 93rd Sutherland Argyll Regiment tie.

Jim

Ben Silver in Charleston, South Carolina has a nice selection:

http://www.bensilver.com/fs_storefro...root=1&show=13

But be forewarned, they are not cheap -- but for a quality tie that holds its knot, you cannot beat Ben Silver.

Most regimental museums sell ties, etc.:

http://www.argylls.co.uk/

Much like tartans, it is best to wear a regimental tie with respect for its meaning, and I would never dream of wearing one in the UK.

Recently I was given permission to wear the regimental tie of Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians), a Canadian army armor regiment. Donald Smith, Lord Strathcona, was originally from Forres, Scotland, and raised a regiment of cavalry for service in the South African (Boer) War.

Cheers,

Todd

[Cawdorian]

Thanks for the info on the ties.

Jim

[Tiran]

Recently I was given permission to wear the regimental tie of Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians), a Canadian army armor regiment. Donald Smith, Lord Strathcona, was originally from Forres, Scotland, and raised a regiment of cavalry for service in the South African (Boer) War.
Todd

They have an excellent pipe and drum band as well. They are based out of Calgary, I think at the Mewatta Armoury, and the Museum of the Regiments (which is mostly Lord Strathconas) is across the road from the College I go to.
No real reason to mention this besides the fact that I get to see them a lot, and we are very proud of them here in Calgary. lol