Prince Charles Duke of Rothesay in kilt photos

**Riverkilt** · 23rd April 10, 11:36 PM

No clue how I missed this thread, since cousin Glenn mentioned me in the initial post. I have read each page with great interest and harvested a lot of pics. I now have about 50 pics of HRH in kilts.

Between HRH and Ham someone could develop a great how to wear the kilt album.

Kudos to the Prince's dressers, tailors and kiltmakers.

And I agree, save for some side tracking, this is one of the best threads in the history of this forum.

**kennethrmc** · 24th April 10, 12:22 AM

Just to echo appreciation for this thread

**Edinburghkiltie** · 24th April 10, 02:37 AM

HRH Prince of Wales & Duchess of Cornwall

The Gathering 2009, Hollyrood Park, Edinburgh (International Gathering of the Clans)

http://richardfindlay.zenfolio.com/2009/clangathering

**BoldHighlander** · 24th April 10, 02:58 AM

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**BoldHighlander** · 24th April 10, 03:00 AM

**MacMillans son** · 9th May 10, 03:09 PM

I am so new to this I am reluctant to make a statement but...
I think if it looks good, then that is the reason to wear it. If it looks bad that is a reason not to wear it. I don't believe that just because HRH wears it, it therefore looks good and/or needs to be emulated. The Emperors New Clothes comes to mind. Although the brown sporran and black shoes combination is not horrible, I personally didn't see a photo where matching leather would not have looked better. As literally every photo shoes that combination it is surely a thoughtful choice on his or his valet's part. The fact that he is not shown to wear brown shoes in any of the photos, supports the comment that he wears black shoes as that is the traditional color of shoes worn with highland dress, and therefore non-negotiable to him. I just don't believe we should give someone the power to influence what looks good just because of who they are. It either looks good to us, or it doesn't. I advocate wearing what you think looks good, regardless of who else may be wearing it. But that is probably the Yankee in me.

Thanks to the originators of this thread, and all of the contributors. I have really enjoyed the photos and the comments.

**BoldHighlander** · 9th May 10, 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by Macmillan's son

I don't believe that just because HRH wears it, it therefore looks good and/or needs to be emulated....

....I just don't believe we should give someone the power to influence what looks good just because of who they are.

I'm glad you've enjoyed this thread, it is one of the best here I feel

Now having said that I think you might have missed the spirit of this thread.
I maybe wrong, but I don't believe a single person here (myself included) believe that just because HRH wears it then we must.

However HRH exudes a fine sense of style when it comes to 'traditional' Highland dress, and rather that inspires a portion of your wardrobe or you aspire to emulate it (or you just appreciate it for what it is), HRH's dress is timeless & the mark of a well turned out gentleman.

**creagdhubh** · 9th May 10, 08:12 PM

Originally Posted by BoldHighlander

I'm glad you've enjoyed this thread, it is one of the best here I feel

Now having said that I think you might have missed the spirit of this thread.
I maybe wrong, but I don't believe a single person here (myself included) believe that just because HRH wears it then we must.

However HRH exudes a fine sense of style when it comes to 'traditional' Highland dress, and rather that inspires a portion of your wardrobe or you aspire to emulate it (or you just appreciate it for what it is), HRH's dress is timeless & the mark of a well turned out gentleman.

Precisely. Well said.