What do you think?

[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]

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

[SFCRick]

Those can not be white hose?

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Those can not be white hose?

Nope, most likely they are a canary yellow, a colour often worn by HRH.

[Ancienne Alliance]

Oh yes ! Quite excellent indeed !


Best,

Robert

[Jock Scot]

You have spotted the trick of keeping(trying to!) the plaid on the shoulder. Well done! The highland stick, crook(cromach) varies in height a wee bit, but about the owners nipple height is about right.

[Streetcar]

I would humbly offer that whatever a Royal is wearing is automatically appropriate for the situation.

Those in power do not follow fashion, they set it.

[Ancienne Alliance]

I would humbly offer that whatever a Royal is wearing is automatically appropriate for the situation.

Those in power do not follow fashion, they set it.

How right you are dear sir.


Best,

Robert

[MacLowlife]

Apropos of Doing as the Royals Do, I offer this little story:

Occasionally, before things got so busy, the Creator of the Universe was known to visit earth and play a round of golf. One afternoon, he found himself not very far onto the fairway and rather loudly asked his caddy for a three iron. The caddy, knowing not to question divine knowledge, handed it to Him, rolling his eyes.

Another caddy happened to be approaching and stopped to commisserate over the poor club choice "Who does he think he is- God Almighty?"

The first caddy admitted, "He IS God Almighty. The problem is he THINKS he's Arnold Palmer."

I agree, if the Prince of Wales or the Duke of Windsor or the Lord of the Isles wears something, it is, by definition correct for him. However, just as not everybody has Arnold P's distance game, we don't always have the Presence required for adventurous sartorial choices.

But that wasn't the question. I think they look good in the way they usually do. I agree about the plaid- it looks like it could turn into a wayward serape without much warning. I think I will let HRH's potential discomfiture be enough to send me on a different path.

[MacLowlife]

I forgot to point out how good the checked jacket and waistcoat look with the tartan kilt. Now THERE is a fashion decision I can heartily endorse.