HRH at Greenville Games

[BoldHighlander]

This a case of words having different meanings in American English and British English. "Bummer" in American English means, "I'm disappointed (that he did not wear a kilt to the Greenville Highland Games)!" It is not a perjorative term meaning to slight HRH in regards to his masculinity, sexuality, etc., which is what I assume you took it to mean.

I trust that the maturity and decency of XMarkers will prevent any ad hominem comments about Prince Edward's family life, military service, etc.

Cordially,

David

Thank you David, "bummer" as in "disappointed" is exactly what I meant.

I forgot that it might have a different meaning elsewhere

[Good Egg]

Thank you David, "bummer" as in "disappointed" is exactly what I meant.

I forgot that it might have a different meaning elsewhere

I must admit that whilst I was aware of the meaning of 'bummer' in the sense you use above I did think it was being used as a 'double entendre'. Mind you I also thought you were saying it was disappointing to have him at the games - not that it was a pity he wasn't in a kilt.

[BoldHighlander]

Mind you I also thought you were saying it was disappointing to have him at the games -

Nope, not at all...

not that it was a pity he wasn't in a kilt.

Indeed, it was a pity.

All's well, no harm no foul