Royal Visit to the USA

**wildrover** · 5th March 10, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by Alan H

Fergie or whoever, so happened to show up in California,

I thought that's where she lives...? Wait, there is another Fergie? One that doesn't look like the creepy rubbish muppet from Labyrinth?

Honestly, I only vaguely know who these people are. All I know is the guy with the sporran is gonna come over here and be classy, and I figure that's enough, right?

Originally Posted by ForresterModern

TROUT? Did I hear someone say something about TROUT?

No, but the thread seems to be giving people haddocks.

**Tartan Hiker** · 5th March 10, 06:57 PM

OK, everyone. Please remember that we all agreed to behave as gentlemen and gentlewomen. The bickering has gone on way too long, and closing this circus down is becoming much more likely.

**BoldHighlander** · 5th March 10, 07:50 PM

Originally Posted by ForresterModern

TROUT? Did I hear someone say something about TROUT?

That perked me up too!
I can't wait for the season to open here! Perhaps we need to start a thread on the joys of trout fishing (unless there already is one)?

**HarborSpringsPiper** · 5th March 10, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown

Meaning no offense, but I somehow suspect that the wearing of black shoes and brown sporrans probably pre-dates Edinburgh's having taken up carriage driving.

We can see brown and black leather mixed in the MacLeay prints, so I don't think we need to suspect anything newer than that.

**Jock Scot** · 6th March 10, 02:00 AM

Originally Posted by Paul

Jock, you must also accept that some people find such positions of power offensive.

I do indeed understand that and I have some sympathy for that point, however there are ways of voicing those opinions in a courteous way. I may also add that there are those of us who consider positions of power and privilege can, in the right circumstances, be used for good purposes. As in this case. Why be so grudging about it?

**McClef** · 6th March 10, 06:00 AM

The pros and cons about power and privilege etc. are not appropriate to this thread.

Most countries have a "first family" in one form or another. As Jock has hinted, ours has a concept of noblesse oblige and work hard in varying kinds of service.

Some of them wear the kilt in circumstances that are considered appropriate to the occasion. Some of us think that this particular occasion is very appropriate.

**Bigkahuna** · 6th March 10, 09:11 AM

OK the bets are on now! How many out there think the Prince will show up in a Kilt???? How many think he won't????? AND........ If he does wear a Kilt, what Tartan will it be????

**Chas** · 6th March 10, 09:14 AM

I could be wrong, but as far as I know the Earl of Wessex has only ever worn the Balmoral (restricted) tartan.

Regards

Chas

**JSFMACLJR** · 6th March 10, 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by Chas

I could be wrong, but as far as I know the Earl of Wessex has only ever worn the Balmoral (restricted) tartan.

Regards

Chas

Well, he did wear a kilt of Royal Stuart to his sister's wedding, at which he was a page.

**Chas** · 6th March 10, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by JSFMACLJR

Well, he did wear a kilt of Royal Stuart to his sister's wedding, at which he was a page.

Sorry, my fault. I meant as an adult. Unlike his brother, the Duke of Rothsay, who has many kilts, I would not be surprised if the Earl of Wessex only had one kilt.

Regards

Chas