Originally Posted by
JSFMACLJR
A very interesting photograph! The keen-eyed will note that this peer ( a baron or Lord of Parliament ) is not obeying the Lord Chamberlain's Dress Regulations for Court: he is not wearing a plaid!
Most likely he has dispensed with the plaid to reduce the bulk under his robe of estate. As to the identity of the peer, I'd suggest it is probably Lord Forbes; in all likelihood he is speaking to his son who would have acted as his page at the coronation.
Last edited by MacMillan of Rathdown; 11th November 12 at 05:48 PM.
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