Dressed to the Hilt

**macwilkin** · 8th May 13, 09:56 AM

Originally Posted by davidlpope

Honorary Colonel-in-Chief of 3rd Battalion (The Black Watch), the Royal Regiment of Scotland.

The wings are parachute insignia.

I'm pretty sure that HRH is wearing Army Air Corps (AAC) wings, since he is the Colonel-in-Chief of the AAC.

British Parachutist badges are normally worn on the right shoulder.

T.

**Jock Scot** · 8th May 13, 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

British Parachutist badges are normally worn on the right shoulder.

T.

Quite so and no doubt Prince Charles is wearing that badge on the shoulder of his tunic (in the first picture) as well, as he is a qualified parachutist. Oh and he is also Colonel in Chief of the Parachute Regiment.

The British way.

**creagdhubh** · 8th May 13, 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

I'm pretty sure that HRH is wearing Army Air Corps (AAC) wings, since he is the Colonel-in-Chief of the AAC.

British Parachutist badges are normally worn on the right shoulder.

T.

Right, as opposed to the U.S. Armed Forces who generally wear these type of badges ("jump wings") on their left breast. This is can be seen on my U.S. Marine Corps uniform below (Navy & Marine Corps Parachutist Badge).

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**davidlpope** · 8th May 13, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

I'm pretty sure that HRH is wearing Army Air Corps (AAC) wings, since he is the Colonel-in-Chief of the AAC.

British Parachutist badges are normally worn on the right shoulder.

T.

Todd,

Thanks for the clarification.

**frank_a** · 8th May 13, 11:32 AM

Tell me, not to take this in too much of a different direction, but has anyone ever seen either of HRH Prince Charles's boys in a kilt? HRH Prince Charles is always dressed very nice, and has a number of kilts, tweed jackets and waistcoats, and often has recognizable hose on (almost unwearoutable I believe). HRH is a very fine dresser that can make us all proud of him.

I feel in a similar manner about the Duke of Argyle, chief of the Campbell Clan. Though he only sports the Campbell tartan, whereas HRH sports a wide variety.

Frank

**Father Bill** · 8th May 13, 11:42 AM

We've seen a number of pictures here of them kilted when they were young, but you're right to ask. I haven't seen any more recent ones that I can think of.

**frank_a** · 8th May 13, 11:51 AM

Now that you mention it Rev'd Bill, I do remember pics of them kilted as young lads, but very young. Given the keen sense of style and confidence their father exhibits, it is just too bad they don't follow along in a similar manner. Prince Phillip is also often kilted, and a fine looking gentleman he is.

We have a St. Andrews Society meeting here tomorrow night and I will try and make it in the best of what I have, if I can break away for it. Busy, busy fellow!

Frank

**Eric D Scott** · 14th May 13, 06:40 PM

Is it possible that HRH would be wearing the wings of where he qualified his wings? Meaning if he qualified in the AAC those would be his wings. I only suggest that because Prince William earned his wings with the RAF but was wearing the Irish Guards uniform on his wedding day.

And yes, it is also my guess that he was saluting the Canadian way because he was in Canada, vs being in the UK.

**crash** · 14th May 13, 07:36 PM

When I was in the Canadian Navy I was told that our salute was a carry over from the days when ships had sails. Sailors were told to hide their palms so that HRH the Queen would not have to witness their filthy hands from handling the tarred ropes.

**Nathan** · 14th May 13, 07:48 PM

Originally Posted by crash

When I was in the Canadian Navy I was told that our salute was a carry over from the days when ships had sails. Sailors were told to hide their palms so that HRH the Queen would not have to witness their filthy hands from handling the tarred ropes.

I can vouch for this. They taught it to me too in Army Cadets and again in the Reserves.