A new sporran for Jock?

[piperdbh]

I don't mean to derail this thread, but what are the black stripes on Princes Phillip and Charles's left hose cuffs? Are they sgian dubh sheath straps? And who is the lady in yellow (sans gloves) to Prince Charles's right?

[JSFMACLJR]

Those are the Garters, of the Order of the Garter.

[davidlpope]

I don't mean to derail this thread, but what are the black stripes on Princes Phillip and Charles's left hose cuffs?

That, my friend, is THE garter. Not to be confused with A garter.

And who is the lady in yellow (sans gloves) to Prince Charles's right?

I believe that's HRH Princess Margaret.

David

[JSFMACLJR]

That, my friend, is THE garter. Not to be confused with A garter.



I believe that's HRH Princess Margaret.

David

Correct...it is HRH The Princess Margaret Countess of Snowdon

[piperdbh]

That, my friend, is THE garter. Not to be confused with A garter.

I believe that's HRH Princess Margaret.

David

Thanks, neighbor, and you too, Sandy.

David, I don't see Mel in the picture.

[ThistleDown]

I believe that's HRH Princess Margaret.David

Yes, the late Princess Margaret.