Another Royal wedding.

**Phil** · 20th July 11, 03:18 AM

Originally Posted by McClef

Is the venue to be in the Edinburgh area then Phil?

Yes, at the Canongate kirk on 30th July. I think you posted photos of it at one time. It has a statue of the poet, Robert Fergusson outside on the pavement, the one Robert Burns erected a gravestone for.
Seemingly we are all going to have to stump up for the £543,000 police bill - http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/to...ill.6802580.jp - which is is disappointing when we are not to be allowed to even witness the happy event as the police are telling the public to stay away - http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/ne...ion.6798067.jp .

Was it the Americans who said "No taxation without representation"? And we won't be represented at the wedding

**Mael Coluim** · 20th July 11, 03:40 AM

Let's remember to keep it nonpolitical, gents.

**McClef** · 20th July 11, 05:05 AM

Yes I did post photos such as this one of the statue. http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...70/index6.html

It's one of those horrible dilemmas that perhaps the couple should have been more sensitive about when deciding upon their wedding venue. It's not a state occasion and she is not officially royal but although it's a "private" occasion it will be attended by public figures who require a degree of guarding and protection.

But why it should require as much police participation as the Pope's visit is beyond me.

**vmac3205** · 20th July 11, 09:27 AM

Heck, I'd invite Jock even if I were just throwing a party! Jock, you are invited!! Wear your kilt.

**rab _** · 30th July 11, 12:05 PM

Check out Jackie's hose......wow!
(towards the bottom of the page)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/ar...nder-kiss.html

**Phil** · 31st July 11, 12:53 AM

Originally Posted by rab _

Check out Jackie's hose......wow!
(towards the bottom of the page)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/ar...nder-kiss.html

Seems like his was the only kilt in sight - Jock will be disappointed. I see Charlie went for the "Home Counties" look even though he usually kilts up when up here to blend in with the natives.
Jackie Stewart obviously goes to the same outfitter as "Shir Shaun", a tartan tie and I've never seen hose like them. They must have seen him coming and fobbed him off with a pair they made a mess of.

**Downunder Kilt** · 31st July 11, 12:59 AM

Originally Posted by rab _

Check out Jackie's hose......wow!
(towards the bottom of the page)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/ar...nder-kiss.html

Scolling down the photos from the Daily Mail there is the wee lad that was in the bridal party. He is wearing what appears to be the Balmoral tartan, so I would say that Her Majesty, must have been handing out the permission slips for the wedding.

**Jock Scot** · 31st July 11, 01:17 AM

Originally Posted by Downunder Kilt

Scolling down the photos from the Daily Mail there is the wee lad that was in the bridal party. He is wearing what appears to be the Balmoral tartan, so I would say that Her Majesty, must have been handing out the permission slips for the wedding.

Her Majesty also had her personal Piper there to pipe the Bride and guests as they arrived at the church and as they left the ceremony. He was not seen on TV, I don't think, but certainly heard on the broadcast.

**Downunder Kilt** · 31st July 11, 01:22 AM

On our local news hear in the Antipodes, we saw Sir Jackie Stewart and his wife leaving the church, not far behind him was a gentleman in a pair of trews, unfortunately his top half was obscured.

**JSFMACLJR** · 31st July 11, 05:41 AM

Originally Posted by Downunder Kilt

Scolling down the photos from the Daily Mail there is the wee lad that was in the bridal party. He is wearing what appears to be the Balmoral tartan, so I would say that Her Majesty, must have been handing out the permission slips for the wedding.

I believe that is HRH The Viscount Severn, son of TRH The Earl and Countess of Wessex. Certainly a grandson of The Queen can wear the Balmoral tartan!