Prince Charles-an exemplar.

**Cawdorian** · 15th June 06, 05:31 AM

Thanks for the link to the gallery, there are loads of good photos there.

**macwilkin** · 15th June 06, 06:43 AM

One of the kilts Prince Charles was wearing was of a green and white tartan. Has anyone seen this before and recognize it?

Lord of the Isles Hunting -- The Duke of Rothesay's version is lighter in colour than the version that available to the general public.

I can't say I've seen him wear maroon hoose with the LIH tartan, but I have seen him wear them with the Balmoral tartan, which is the tartan in the photo of HRH and the Duchess of Cornwall below. The Chief of the Campbells, the Duke of Argyll, frequently wears red hose with his Campbell tartan kilt.

Cheers,

Todd

**HeathBar** · 15th June 06, 07:24 AM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

Lord of the Isles Hunting -- The Duke of Rothesay's version is lighter in colour than the version that available to the general public.

I know that this is a bit off topic, but it does concern Prince Charles. What is/are his title(s). It can be a bit confusing to one who doesn't know. So he is AKA Duke of Rothesay? Is there protocol as when to use a certain title?
Just curious.

**macwilkin** · 15th June 06, 07:47 AM

Originally Posted by HeathBar

I know that this is a bit off topic, but it does concern Prince Charles. What is/are his title(s). It can be a bit confusing to one who doesn't know. So he is AKA Duke of Rothesay? Is there protocol as when to use a certain title?
Just curious.

The Duke of Rothesay is one of his Scottish titles:

His Royal Highness Prince Charles Philip Arthur George, Prince of Wales, KG, KT, GCB, OM, AK, QSO, PC, ADC, Earl of Chester, Duke of Cornwall, Duke of Rothesay, Earl of Carrick, Baron of Renfrew, Lord of the Isles and Prince and Great Steward of Scotland.

-- http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/about/bio_titles.html

I prefer to use one of his Scottish titles just because I'm biased towards Scotland!

Cheers,

Todd

**Iolaus** · 15th June 06, 08:58 AM

He apparently carries a substantial sgain dubh - looks to be about 8" or more. I'll bet it's not "decorative."

**An t-Ileach** · 15th June 06, 09:30 AM

(Mischievous Note): Do you think that could be an XMarks kilt pin he's wearing?

**GlassMan** · 18th June 06, 10:06 PM

Originally Posted by Iolaus

He apparently carries a substantial sgain dubh - looks to be about 8" or more. I'll bet it's not "decorative."

That is quite the sgian dubh, isn't it!

But I do have one problem with that photograph. Even if it is Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, I have an instinctive stomach churn whenever a I see a couple (not matter how in love) wearing matching outfits! It is simply tooooooo cutesy.

**kiltimabar** · 18th June 06, 11:32 PM

Originally Posted by GlassMan

That is quite the sgian dubh, isn't it!

But I do have one problem with that photograph. Even if it is Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, I have an instinctive stomach churn whenever a I see a couple (not matter how in love) wearing matching outfits! It is simply tooooooo cutesy.

I thought that was the whole point of clan tartans--to have husband, wife, father, sons, and all the family in the same tartan. Cutesy perhaps, but symbolizing kinship, loyalty, and solidarity; virtues more important than mere fashion.

**starbkjrus** · 15th June 06, 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

The Duke of Rothesay is one of his Scottish titles:

I prefer to use one of his Scottish titles just because I'm biased towards Scotland!

Cheers,

Todd

Which poses another question. The Prince is known as The Duke of Rothesay north of the border but how is he styled? HRH or His Grace?

Would the fact that he is heir to the Throne of Great Britain automatically grant HRH or would it be His Grace since Rothesay (that I know of) is not a Royal Dukedom like Kent or York?

Interestingly in the Duchy of Lancaster they toast His Grace the Duke of Lancaster referring to the Queen.

**macwilkin** · 15th June 06, 10:24 AM

Originally Posted by starbkjrus

Which poses another question. The Prince is known as The Duke of Rothesay north of the border but how is he styled? HRH or His Grace?

Would the fact that he is heir to the Throne of Great Britain automatically grant HRH or would it be His Grace since Rothesay (that I know of) is not a Royal Dukedom like Kent or York?

Interestingly in the Duchy of Lancaster they toast His Grace the Duke of Lancaster referring to the Queen.

Hmmm...that is a good question. At first thought, HRH would take "pride of place", since he is the heir to the throne...but you correct, "His Grace" is appropriate for Dukes (His Grace, the Duke of Argyll, for example) -- I wonder if the Royals web site could answer that?

T.