HRH at Greenville Games

[ThistleDown]

Why the dissapointment? All three of the two-eyed people in this photo seem to be enjoying themselves -- and one of them is even dressed for the occasion.

[Downunder Kilt]

Why the dissapointment? All three of the two-eyed people in this photo seem to be enjoying themselves -- and one of them is even dressed for the occasion.

You're a very very very naughty boy

[MacBean]

Difference in culture perhaps? Americans, historically at least, don't recognize titles from kings and queens to knights and ladies. There isn't any reason they should dress for the occasion as there is no special occasion. Oh, OK, they of course, realize that he's special in the UK, but I doubt concepts of protocol make sense here. After all, that is one of the things we fought for in the Revolution (and we do call it the Revolution rather than the War of Independence).

Greenville may be further west in S.Carolina than most battle sites, but they do say more battles were fought in that area than in all the other states combined. That was long ago, but I suspect the Carolinians are taught their history.

As for how he's dressed, I think it was a perfect and practical choice. If he looks a bit tropical, well he's pretty close to the tropics!

[macwilkin]

Difference in culture perhaps? Americans, historically at least, don't recognize titles from kings and queens to knights and ladies. There isn't any reason they should dress for the occasion as there is no special occasion. Oh, OK, they of course, realize that he's special in the UK, but I doubt concepts of protocol make sense here. After all, that is one of the things we fought for in the Revolution (and we do call it the Revolution rather than the War of Independence).

Greenville may be further west in S.Carolina than most battle sites, but they do say more battles were fought in that area than in all the other states combined. That was long ago, but I suspect the Carolinians are taught their history.

As for how he's dressed, I think it was a perfect and practical choice. If he looks a bit tropical, well he's pretty close to the tropics!

Not this American citizen, who always shows respect to our mother country and our Commonwealth cousins.

T.

[JSFMACLJR]

Originally Posted by MacBean
Difference in culture perhaps? Americans, historically at least, don't recognize titles from kings and queens to knights and ladies. There isn't any reason they should dress for the occasion as there is no special occasion. Oh, OK, they of course, realize that he's special in the UK, but I doubt concepts of protocol make sense here. After all, that is one of the things we fought for in the Revolution (and we do call it the Revolution rather than the War of Independence).


Not this American citizen, who always shows respect to our mother country and our Commonwealth cousins.

T.

I am with you there, Todd. Americans certainly DO recognize titles; we just don't have them for ourselves. The last time I checked, the President of the US still calls the Queen of Canada when she visits the US "Your Majesty", rather than "Ms Windsor"!

[davidlpope]

From my vantage point, Prince Edward's visit was a great success. Congratulations and hearty thanks all around to the folks who did the hard work and planning (three years worth) so that he would agree to make the first-ever royal visit to a US highland games. Everyone appeared to have a very enjoyable time and the Prince was very gracious to put up with the heat, humidity, and the "different" way that Highland Games are done here in the States. Worrying about what clothes he wore seems a little short-sighted to me.

The Earl of Caithness, the chief of the Greenville Games, was present wearing traditional Highland attire as one would expect. In my mind, one earl wearing a kilt out of two isn't too shabby...

Cordially,

David

[macwilkin]

From my vantage point, Prince Edward's visit was a great success. Congratulations and hearty thanks all around to the folks who did the hard work and planning (three years worth) so that he would agree to make the first-ever royal visit to a US highland games. Everyone appeared to have a very enjoyable time and the Prince was very gracious to put up with the heat, humidity, and the "different" way that Highland Games are done here in the States. Worrying about what clothes he wore seems a little short-sighted to me.

The Earl of Caithness, the chief of the Greenville Games, was present wearing traditional Highland attire as one would expect. In my mind, one earl wearing a kilt out of two isn't too shabby...

Cordially,

David

Well said that man!

T.

[creagdhubh]

Not this American citizen, who always shows respect to our mother country and our Commonwealth cousins.

T.

Agreed. As do I mate, as do I.

[ThistleDown]

Difference in culture perhaps? Americans, historically at least, don't recognize titles from kings and queens to knights and ladies. There isn't any reason they should dress for the occasion as there is no special occasion. Oh, OK, they of course, realize that he's special in the UK, but I doubt concepts of protocol make sense here. After all, that is one of the things we fought for in the Revolution (and we do call it the Revolution rather than the War of Independence).

Greenville may be further west in S.Carolina than most battle sites, but they do say more battles were fought in that area than in all the other states combined. That was long ago, but I suspect the Carolinians are taught their history.

As for how he's dressed, I think it was a perfect and practical choice. If he looks a bit tropical, well he's pretty close to the tropics!

Sorry, Mark, but I don't follow your rationale there. Especially not on this site named "X Marks the Scot". Is it not simply a matter of politeness and respect? If that were not to be properly offered to another national, why would that national be invited?

[MacBean]

Sorry, Mark, but I don't follow your rationale there. Especially not on this site named "X Marks the Scot". Is it not simply a matter of politeness and respect? If that were not to be properly offered to another national, why would that national be invited?

My apologies if my post seemed to imply that anyone did not deserve respect and politeness. That was not my intention. Were I to meet foreign dignitaries, I would do my best to dress for the occasion and address them appropriately. The Earl doesn't seem to mind talking to the two young women who may not be following correct protocol or dress. As you say, they all seem to be having a good time which is what mattered. My intention was to point out why the two women might not feel awkward in their dress when meetintg him. I do rebel against having to dress for the occasion, but oddly, it was never that way when I lived in Europe, but rather what I encountered in the States, but that's a long and irrelevant story.