HRH at Greenville Games

[Lallans]

Thank you for clearing that up, I was extremely confused and I admit that my naive mind wasn't aware of the other meaning. I know I will henceforth be more careful when I use that term!

As for HRH's attire, I think he looks absolutely stunning, and even though he isn't in a kilt, he could be sweeping gutters in that suit and hat and I'd still swoon.

**Um, ok, not that HRH would ever be sweeping gutters, but I think you all get my meaning

They never see gutters. They never have to open a door, nor do they ever enter a strange room that hasn't been freshly painted. When Charles and Dianna visited a university town here in Canuckistan, that town had the exact zig-zag route they were to take through the town paved with all-new asphalt, presumably in the same spirit.

[ali8780]

They never see gutters. They never have to open a door, nor do they ever enter a strange room that hasn't been freshly painted. When Charles and Dianna visited a university town here in Canuckistan, that town had the exact zig-zag route they were to take through the town paved with all-new asphalt, presumably in the same spirit.

now you're just pulling my leg

[starbkjrus]

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"!

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 both of you.

[Lallans]

now you're just pulling my leg

It's a measure of the esteem in which they are held. That, and of the pack of niggling media types that watch everything involving the royals looking for things to get exercised about.

[thescot]

I have to agree with most of what has been said about dressing appropriately and showing respect for others--other people, other cultures, etc.

Seems to me, though, that a kilt is the proper dress and show of respect for highland games. And a kilt would seem quite OK for the other events HRH attende. But then, I am not a protocol officer. However, cessna152towser made a valid point.

But, hey, what do I know!

Besides that, it cost me a scotch!

[JSFMACLJR]

They never see gutters. They never have to open a door, nor do they ever enter a strange room that hasn't been freshly painted. .

Well, not quite. When The Duke of Edinburgh visited my school in Toronto in 1969, he came to my class-room, which I can assure you was not freshly painted.

In the mid 1980's, I was the Executive Assistant to the Secretary of State of Canada, and as such was involved in the planning of several Royal Tours of the Dominion. Of course great care was taken in the planning and choreography of the several events, but this was in the 20th century, and not in the Royal Courts of England and France in the 17th century. Sure things were freshly painted and scrubbed clean, just like you would do in the event of a special guest visiting your home. The Royal Family really are human, you know.

[Lallans]

Well, not quite. When The Duke of Edinburgh visited my school in Toronto in 1969, he came to my class-room, which I can assure you was not freshly painted.

In the mid 1980's, I was the Executive Assistant to the Secretary of State of Canada, and as such was involved in the planning of several Royal Tours of the Dominion. Of course great care was taken in the planning and choreography of the several events, but this was in the 20th century, and not in the Royal Courts of England and France in the 17th century. Sure things were freshly painted and scrubbed clean, just like you would do in the event of a special guest visiting your home. The Royal Family really are human, you know.

It has been said that one of the great gifts Diana gave the Royals, aside from herself, was to take her sons out of the previously firm royal bubble so that they got to eat at places like McD's and do many such things as children that Charles would never have even known about. I'm glad Philip got to see your classroom in its natural state because in my experiences at several Royal events, not only the room but the kids themselves would have all been scrubbed down and whitewashed . I'm not blaming the Windsors, it's the way things are. Like being President, only involuntarily and for life.

[Alan H]

Ladies and gentlemen.....that is Kelly Nicklaessen, who is one of the top-ten-ranked womens Highland Athletes in the WORLD, that HRH is speaking with. She is at the Games to throw at the Games, where she took second place to Emily Burchetts very strong showing that day....and Emily is the other lass.

They are dressed just *Fine* for what they are doing that day....which is throwing rather heavy objects that would give most of the men on this board a hernia to attempt.

[BoldHighlander]

They are dressed just *Fine* for what they are doing that day....which is throwing rather heavy objects that would give most of the men on this board a hernia to attempt.

Thanks for the identifications Alan, I myself had figured they were athletes by their dress

[AcuteEnigma]

The Baron of Inneryne and the Baron of Cowdenknowes were also wearing kilts.


"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 "