Quote Originally Posted by JSFMACLJR View Post
As to what was worn in the movie... who cares?
I realize the above is taken slightly out of context (for which I apologize), but in light of other's comments re: formal attire, which tartan, the king in a suit, etc., I think a few observations may be in order.

First, no one is in formal attire because the party is taking place in the afternoon, not the evening. The Yorks arrive by car during the day and go straight to the party.

The king is in a suit to visually re-enforce that he has broken with all tradition, unlike his brother who is traditionally attired. (And, unless my eyes deceive me, I believe the king's suit is the same tartan as York's kilt.)

As to which tartan is being worn... well to quote Sandy, "who cares?" The tartan, what ever it is, only helps to define the character of those in this scene and advance the plot of the story-- it is not central to the theme of the film.

It is always possible to pick apart any movie-- did anyone notice how poorly King George VI's dress RN uniform fit, or notice that the sleeve stripes were the wrong width on both uniforms? And if you did, did it spoil the picture?

And, for what it's worth, the actual confrontation between York and the King took place on the terrace at Balmoral, during the Royals' regular visit, not in the winter.

The question that I'd ask is this: Did Colin Firth look well dressed in the kilt? If the answer is "no" then I think we all have something to complain about.