Prince Charles Duke of Rothesay in kilt photos

[JSFMACLJR]

I guess I mean something in between his day wear and the full formal with a Prince Charlie coatee. Something he might wear to an evening at the theater, opera, ballet, etc. that wasn't opening night for instance. Something you might wear a black Argyle or a Crail jacket to maybe.

Well, he would wear black tie to the theatre and ballet, and white tie to the opera. As Highland dress is only worn in Scotland, he would wear a dinner jacket to the theatre and ballet, and full dress (white tie, tail coat etc) to the opera. If Prince Charles were to attend these events in Scotland he might wear Highland evening dress such has been shown.

[JSFMACLJR]

I guess I mean something in between his day wear and the full formal with a Prince Charlie coatee. Something he might wear to an evening at the theater, opera, ballet, etc. that wasn't opening night for instance. Something you might wear a black Argyle or a Crail jacket to maybe.

PS.

I don't think that the Royal Family is aware that there is such a thing as a black argyll jacket! Tweed by day; evening dress by night.

[Fougasse]

I once had in my possession a photograph of King Carl Gustav of Sweden at a State Dinner at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, but the book seems to have vanished. I did find a tiny pic online which, when blown up, shows both the Duke of Edinburgh and the Duke of Rothesay in full evening dress at the dinner. Unfortunately the photo is very blurry!

What it shows is the following;
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh is wearing a kilt of Royal Stuart tartan; a waistcoat of the Balmoral tartan; diced hose of red, green, and white; a "Windsor Uniform" coatee, ie. a doublet of dark blue cloth with scarlet cuffs and collar; buckle and strap shoes; sealskin sporran; black bow tie worn with a wing collar; decorations.

HRH The Duke of Rothesay is wearing a kilt of Dress Stewart tartan; a high buttoned red waistcoat; belt ( I cannot tell if he is wearing a dirk ); red and white diced hose; an open doublet with 4 or 5 buttons which looks to be collarless and either black or navy cloth; bukle and strap shoes; white sealskin sporran ( that would be BABY seal for all those concerned with PC! ); black bow tie worn with a wing collar; decorations.

Oh, and both of the Royal Dukes are wearing the Garter of the Order of the Garter below the left knee!

It is also worthy of note that while the dinner is white tie, full Highland dress allows for the wearing of a black bow tie.

Sorry about the poor quality of the photo!

I would love to see a better quality version of this photo. Both outfits look excellent and bear closer examination. Let loose the internet bloodhounds!

[HeathBar]

http://www.art247.com/Photo/4235-King-Carl-Gustav

Here is a link to the photo Sandy posted. Its from 1975.

[JSFMACLJR]

http://www.art247.com/Photo/4235-King-Carl-Gustav

Here is a link to the photo Sandy posted. Its from 1975.

Thanks, Heath! I couldn't get it to enlarge any bigger than the thumbnail. The photo at the link is reversed, you will note.

[JSFMACLJR]

Ah, from Heath's link I can see that I was wrong: Prince Charles is wearing evening pumps, rather than buckle and strap shoes!

[McMurdo]

OK how's this

[JSFMACLJR]

OK how's this

Perfect!!!

[goodrat]

Does anyone know what the leather straps Him and his Father have around the top of their right hose are?

[sydnie7]

Does anyone know what the leather straps Him and his Father have around the top of their right hose are?

As explained by the OP of that photo:

"Oh, and both of the Royal Dukes are wearing the Garter of the Order of the Garter below the left knee!"

The photo has been reversed in its travels through the ether.