Royal Visit to the USA

**Lallans** · 12th May 10, 06:26 AM

Originally Posted by McClef

HRH is currently only an Earl and not expected to become a Duke until the demise of his father.

I most humbly stand corrected. Just a rude colonial, but thinking the royal boys must all be dukes by now, I did not intend the premature demise of his father. I hope Edward will wear the kilt.

**Bigkahuna** · 12th May 10, 08:58 AM

We better keep an eye on Jock. He probably knows the Earl personally and might be tempted to alert him for a cut of the winnings.

**Jock Scot** · 12th May 10, 09:47 AM

Originally Posted by Bigkahuna

We better keep an eye on Jock. He probably knows the Earl personally and might be tempted to alert him for a cut of the winnings.

I could not possibly say.Hehehe

**McClef** · 12th May 10, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by Canuck of NI

I most humbly stand corrected. Just a rude colonial, but thinking the royal boys must all be dukes by now, I did not intend the premature demise of his father. I hope Edward will wear the kilt.

Not a problem and you would usually be right in that a Dukedom is normally conferred upon sons of the Monarch at marriage. Several vacant royal dukedoms would have been available when he married but the intention was announced he will take over the Dukedom of Edinburgh once it "reverts to the Crown" i.e. on the demise of the current holder.

**Bigkahuna** · 22nd May 10, 02:58 AM

bump!

**Jock Scot** · 22nd May 10, 03:11 AM

I would love to be there to meet you all--------and to pick, well alright drink, my winnings and give good old Jim the benefit of my vast(!?) knowledge of, er well something , but------------

**Chas** · 23rd May 10, 04:52 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

I would love to be there to meet you all--------and to pick, well alright drink, my winnings and give good old Jim the benefit of my vast(!?) knowledge of, er well something , but------------

That Icelandic ash is really spoiling everybody's travel plans - isn't it Jock?

Regards

Chas

**Bigkahuna** · 23rd May 10, 10:28 AM

Am I to take this as meaning the Earl showed up in.........Gasp!.........Pants????????

**Jock Scot** · 23rd May 10, 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by Bigkahuna

Am I to take this as meaning the Earl showed up in.........Gasp!.........Pants????????

I don't think the event has happened yet. We are just putting the pressure on old Jim in a very nice way. I mean to say he really needs to prepare himself for the major disappointment of the Earl's attire not being er Scottish! He He He

**thescot** · 23rd May 10, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

I don't think the event has happened yet. We are just putting the pressure on old Jim in a very nice way. I mean to say he really needs to prepare himself for the major disappointment of the Earl's attire not being er Scottish! He He He

We'll see whose talkin' and whose drinking this coming week. I'm going up Wednesday early so I can check into the hotel and stroll down to the parade. I'll have a camera handy.

If anyone is at the parade starting point about 5:30, look for me in my Robertson Hunting with green balmoral. (See avatar above) Give me a shout, and we'll share a wee dram.

I'll send you a bill, Jock. My current favorite is Laphraog, but Hyde Park is nice. As is Bunahabhan and Lagavulin and Glenmorangie (ort finished) and . . .