Queen's Garden Party...and the kilt

**Standard** · 28th January 11, 12:05 PM

It sounds like you are getting some good advice from lads who would know. Just be sure when the big day rolls around that you post some photos for us of your kit before heading in.

**JSFMACLJR** · 28th January 11, 03:34 PM

Originally Posted by piperdbh

Since the original question has been answered by people who know what they're talking about, will you please allow a question from me? What happens ata graden party, especially the Queen's? Is it a livley affair, with music and light cocktails, or is it a staid event with folks milling around making small-talk? Thanks.

http://www.royal.gov.uk/RoyalEventsa...enparties.aspx

**Macman** · 28th January 11, 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by JSFMACLJR

http://www.royal.gov.uk/RoyalEventsa...enparties.aspx

Thank you for that! I was curious myself. I had no idea the attendance was so high.

**NewEnglander** · 28th January 11, 04:56 PM

I've been quite surprised to hear that the Royals host such events. It sounds like a wonderful time and I would be blown away to open the mail one day to find such an invite. Makes me wish for older times when the world was smaller...

**piperdbh** · 28th January 11, 06:27 PM

Thanks, Sandy, for the link. It looks like a beautiful setting for a beautiful (and LARGE) event.

**MacLowlife** · 28th January 11, 07:57 PM

I enjoyed the video and was particularly interested to recognize I'VE GOT PLENTY OF NOTHING from Porgy and Bess being played. No editorial comment about the Government expressed, implied or inferred.

**BoldHighlander** · 29th January 11, 02:11 AM

I'm rather envious!
I hope you have a splendid time.

**BoldHighlander** · 29th January 11, 02:16 AM

Originally Posted by paulhenry

A few years ago I went to the Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, there is a thread here somewhere, I'll try and find it. I was kilted of course!
Found it
My visit

Nice photos Paul
...I missed that thread the first time around.

**figheadair** · 29th January 11, 03:57 AM

I've been on a couple of occasions too. I'd recommend the dark grey jacket +/- waistcoat and solid colour (not white - horrid but that's a personal beef) hose.

Seem to remember that I wore a striped shirt and regimental tie.

I never wear a sgian dubh but think that these days you might just have some trouble at the gate.

Just remember, it might well rain and to plan accordingly.

**freddie** · 30th January 11, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown

Definitely NOT the Brian Boru. That's an evening only jacket-- I should know, it is one of several Irish designs that I did for Gaelic Themes.

The Crail with waistcoat, white shirt and tie would be perfectly acceptable (it is, after all the Highland equivalent of a suit), although if kilted I would suggest that you buy, beg, borrow, or rent a black Argyle jacket and 5 button waist coat as this would be the same as ordinary morning dress. Wing collars are no longer worn during the day, so stick with a plain white shirt with a fold over collar.

But above all, polish, Polish, POLISH your shoes until they look as though they have been carved from obsidian.

And, of course, enjoy the Garden Party.

This is exactly the right advice. I could't have put it better. Enjoy the day.