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    Awesome.

    Who is the fellow with the shoulder braids and spats?
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    Quote Originally Posted by MacKenzie View Post
    Awesome.

    Who is the fellow with the shoulder braids and spats?
    I believe that is LTCOL Johnny Thompson, the King's equerry.
    Last edited by Bruce Scott; 8th July 23 at 06:05 PM.

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    Really great.

    Without knowing, I have always considered HRM King Charles as a man liking kilts and not just wearing them, because he is expected to.
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    Quote Originally Posted by GG View Post
    Really great.

    Without knowing, I have always considered HRM King Charles as a man liking kilts and not just wearing them, because he is expected to.
    HM The King, rather than HRH.

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    Quote Originally Posted by figheadair View Post
    HM The King, rather than HRH.
    O, forgive me.
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    That's a great royal sporran there!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Silmakhor View Post
    That's a great royal sporran there!
    Yes, one that was worn by his grandfather. And by Edward VIII too. Here they are in 1907.

    1907 - Princes Albert and Edward (Duke of Rothesay).jpg
    Last edited by figheadair; 31st July 23 at 04:38 AM.

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