Re: Prince Charles Duke of Rothesay in kilt photos

Originally Posted by
Phil
Definitely a belt but I think it is over a velvet doublet. But should we not be asking the more serious question? Namely what is someone who was born and lives in England doing wearing a kilt in the Lowlands of Scotland? This is surely a matter to exercise our Highland compatriots as we are well aware of the views they hold on such unsuitable behaviour.
I suppose it demonstrates that whatever his future Highland subjects may, or may not think, he is entitled to plough his own furrow. He will not be the first member of the British Monarchy, Scots too, not to worry too much about what the Highlanders think.
" Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.
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