'New' kilt - MASSIVE DILEMA! - Help!

**creagdhubh** · 17th April 13, 05:56 AM

Originally Posted by ShaunMaxwell

Interesting. A quick Google image search reveals that D.C. Dalgliesh and Scotweb both list it for sale on their websites...

Yep. See my post above.

**Wil** · 17th April 13, 09:51 AM

I think this is GREAT!!! I would kill to have a restricted tartan with the paperwork to prove it. If I were you I would have it cleaned boxed etc... and keep it for bragging rights or list it for about a year and see what happens. You might make a pretty penny off of it. If you cannot "unload it" for a profit then donate it for tax credits at the end of the year. But I amd sorry I would not ask if Her Majesty would like it back because then it will be a yes and no maney will change hands.... If you like you can always let me know your asking price, I just might send you the cash.

**unixken** · 17th April 13, 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by Wil

I think this is GREAT!!! I would kill to have a restricted tartan with the paperwork to prove it.

So far, we've not seen a photo of the actual kilt, so a letter simply saying that a given tartan is restricted is not proof that the kilt in question is of that tartan.

Personally, I'm more surprised that it was possible to register two different tartans so similar to one another. The SRT requires a certain degree of real difference between an existing registered tartan, and a new tartan application. As similar as the Princess Mary and the KG6 tartan are, I would have thought they'd be seen as not different enough to separately register. Granted, the SRT hasn't been the only registration body over the years.

**A Robertson** · 22nd April 13, 02:46 PM

Hi, dear Rabble.
I apologise profusely for taking so long to answer all your questions
Long story, circumstances beyond my control, but I hope the following pics will help.
Oh my God! - will somebody please tell me how to submit a photo?
Serious! - I wish to submit photo of my new kilt, and a copy of my reply from the Queen.
(I cannot find an attachment button)

**A Robertson** · 22nd April 13, 02:52 PM

I am desperate! - PLEASE someone. tell me how to submit photos

**John_Carrick** · 16th April 13, 01:57 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?

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If the kilt cops arrest you, claim you thought it was The Irish National tartan

**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?

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

**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!

**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.