What do you think?

[JSFMACLJR]

They are perfectly dressed, don't you agree?

[Jock Scot]

They are perfectly dressed, don't you agree?

They? Gosh, I did not see the Duke of York(?) at first glance. At a guess it looks to me that "The Royals" have just got off a train somewhere, Balmoral, or the nearest station to Balmoral at a guess, and as usual the guard that are present at Balmoral during a Royal visit to their Scottish country estate, would be on parade for inspection. I suspect the same ceremony happens today, but not at the station these days.

[Phil]

Yes, Ballater if I'm not mistaken. They have a restored Victorian railway carriage there now as a tourist attraction. All the crowned heads of Europe used to get off there and then onto Balmoral by road. Queen Victoria prevented the rail line going any further, no doubt to prevent day-tripping proles from rubber-necking at Balmoral. Changed days, now they charge them to have a look around.
As for the hose, I have it on the best authority that they were definitely white, seemingly Mrs Simpson's choice.

[JolyStNicholas]

I think they look just grand, would love to have seen it in true color!

[Deil the Yin]

THE HORROR... THE HORROR...

As for the hose, I have it on the best authority that they were definitely white, seemingly Mrs Simpson's choice.

[Bruce Scott]

They? Gosh, I did not see the Duke of York(?) at first glance. At a guess it looks to me that "The Royals" have just got off a train somewhere, Balmoral, or the nearest station to Balmoral at a guess, and as usual the guard that are present at Balmoral during a Royal visit to their Scottish country estate, would be on parade for inspection. I suspect the same ceremony happens today, but not at the station these days.

Yes, that is most likely it. My first impression was that their was something amiss with their dress. It seemed almost as though they were off on a stroll rather than a formal inspection of a guard. It is not that they are too informal - lounge suits are quite often worn on such occasions - but the walking sticks and whatever Edward has in his right hand lend a greater degree of informality, I think. Nothing wrong with that. They are, after all, on holiday.

[Jock Scot]

Yes, that is most likely it. My first impression was that their was something amiss with their dress. It seemed almost as though they were off on a stroll rather than a formal inspection of a guard. It is not that they are too informal - lounge suits are quite often worn on such occasions - but the walking sticks and whatever Edward has in his right hand lend a greater degree of informality, I think. Nothing wrong with that. They are, after all, on holiday.

The tweed argyll, etc., worn by the Prince is the Highland equivalent to a suit. The cromach(stick) that he is carrying is a sign of highland gentry and is perfectly normal for him to have one, in fact it would be expected. What is not so normal is the style of the stick(can't really call it a cromach),I wonder if it was something he was presented with on a tour somewhere in the world?

[Chas]

The tweed argyll, etc., worn by the Prince is the Highland equivalent to a suit. The cromach(stick) that he is carrying is a sign of highland gentry and is perfectly normal for him to have one, in fact it would be expected. What is not so normal is the style of the stick(can't really call it a cromach),I wonder if it was something he was presented with on a tour somewhere in the world?

I wondered about his stick. It really is betwixt and between - too long for one and too short for the other. It must have been very difficult to use. I go for a daily walk and sometimes I use my walking stick, but other times I just carry it. The other thing is that he has very pronounced sloping shoulders. If he carried the stick, it would stop (to some degree) the plaid slipping off.

Regards

Chas

[Chas]

Yes, that is most likely it. My first impression was that their was something amiss with their dress. It seemed almost as though they were off on a stroll rather than a formal inspection of a guard. It is not that they are too informal - lounge suits are quite often worn on such occasions - but the walking sticks and whatever Edward has in his right hand lend a greater degree of informality, I think. Nothing wrong with that. They are, after all, on holiday.

I think you will find that he is holding a Glengarry in his hand and as there is no 'civilian salute', he has removed it to review the troops. The royal party were possibly passing the colours so he would have removed his hat or the band might have been playing the first six (or is it eight) bars of the national anthem. At that time men, in civilian dress, removed their hats during the playing of the National Anthem.

We will never know for sure, but we can surmise.

Regards

Chas

[Jock Scot]

I think you will find that he is holding a Glengarry in his hand and as there is no 'civilian salute', he has removed it to review the troops. The royal party were possibly passing the colours so he would have removed his hat or the band might have been playing the first six (or is it eight) bars of the national anthem. At that time men, in civilian dress, removed their hats during the playing of the National Anthem.

We will never know for sure, but we can surmise.

Regards

Chas

I think you have hit the situation bang on the nail.