Edward VII at Balmoral

[Father Bill]

This picture showed up in my newsfeed today, labelled as Edward VII relaxing at Balmoral and photographed by his wife Alexandra. I know that the "Flat-cappers" among the Great Rabble will rejoice and jump up and down.

[jesuisprest]

What a great photo! I was actually searching for some of him wearing the kilt when I saw your post. I wonder if Peter can tell us what tartan he is wearing.

Many thanks!

Adam

[Terry Searl]

This picture showed up in my newsfeed today, labelled as Edward VII relaxing at Balmoral and photographed by his wife Alexandra. I know that the "Flat-cappers" among the Great Rabble will rejoice and jump up and down.

I may be wrong, but it appears the king is wearing a black arm band. I wonder who he is mourning

[The Wizard of BC]

The Balmoral Tartan -



The description for the Balmoral Tartan on The Scottish Register of Tartan is -

This is the original Balmoral as designed by Queen Victoria's husband. Prince Albert in 1853. While predominantly grey with overchecks of red and black the background contains threads of black and white yarns twisted together to achieve the appearance of the rough hewn granite so familiar in Royal Deeside. It is worn by HM Queen herself as a skirt and several members of the Royal Family but only with the Queen's permission. The only other approved wearer of the Balmoral Tartan is the Queen's personal piper (the Estate workers and Ghillies wear the Balmoral Tweed). D W Stewart wrote in 'Old and Rare Scottish Tartans' (1893), 'Her Majesty the Queen has not only granted permission for its publication here, but has also graciously afforded information concerning its inception in the early years of the reign, when the sett was designed by the Prince Consort.' There is also a smaller sett that was woven for the children's clothes. Checked against original cloth sample woven by Kinloch Anderson, holders of the Royal Warrant. The Balmoral was originally woven only by Romanes & Paterson of Edinburgh.

[GrymJack]

The gray, black and red are one nice tartan. Is almost too bad it is only for the royal family but I have to admit if it was my tartan I would do the same.

Jack

[DyerStraits]

This picture showed up in my newsfeed today, labelled as Edward VII relaxing at Balmoral and photographed by his wife Alexandra. I know that the "Flat-cappers" among the Great Rabble will rejoice and jump up and down.

Wonderful photo. He looks like everyone's Favorite Uncle. I have mentioned before how happy, relaxed and at ease the Royals always appear to be while in Scotland, and this is another example. Edward is noted for inheriting his parent's (especially his mother's) love for the Highlands, and I admire him in much the same way I do his father--if Albert had been king, his rule likely would have been similar to Edward's, in my opinion.

[figheadair]

The Balmoral Tartan -

The description for the Balmoral Tartan on The Scottish Register of Tartan is -

This is the original Balmoral as designed by Queen Victoria's husband. Prince Albert in 1853. While predominantly grey with overchecks of red and black the background contains threads of black and white yarns twisted together to achieve the appearance of the rough hewn granite so familiar in Royal Deeside. It is worn by HM Queen herself as a skirt and several members of the Royal Family but only with the Queen's permission. The only other approved wearer of the Balmoral Tartan is the Queen's personal piper (the Estate workers and Ghillies wear the Balmoral Tweed). D W Stewart wrote in 'Old and Rare Scottish Tartans' (1893), 'Her Majesty the Queen has not only granted permission for its publication here, but has also graciously afforded information concerning its inception in the early years of the reign, when the sett was designed by the Prince Consort.' There is also a smaller sett that was woven for the children's clothes. Checked against original cloth sample woven by Kinloch Anderson, holders of the Royal Warrant. The Balmoral was originally woven only by Romanes & Paterson of Edinburgh.

Most of this info is incorrect! Wrong date, wrong designer, not woven by Romanes & Paterson and so on.

[The Wizard of BC]

Well Peter, All I can say is that i posted a direct quote from the site.

Here is the description from The Scottish Tartans Authority. Again a direct quote. They list the same designer and the same date.


This is the conventional Ghillies version with light grey replaced by white. Origin not known. The basic Balmoral tartan was designed by Queen Victoria's husband. Prince Albert in 1853 and, while predominantly grey with overchecks of red and black the background contains a thread of black and white yarns twisted together to achieve the appearance of the rough hewn granite so familiar in Royal Deeside. It is worn by HM Queen herself as a skirt and several members of the Royal Family but only with the Queen's permission. The only other approved wearer of the Balmoral Tartan is the Queen's personal piper. (The Estate workers and Ghillies wear the Balmoral Tweed). D.W.Stewart wrote in his book, 'Old and Rare Scottish Tartans' (1893), ''Her Majesty the Queen has not only granted permission for its publication here, but has also graciously afforded information concerning its inception in the early years of the reign, when the sett was designed by the Prince Consort.'' The grey threads are flecked to give an impression of granite from which Balmoral is built.

[figheadair]

Well Peter, All I can say is that i posted a direct quote from the site.

Here is the description from The Scottish Tartans Authority. Again a direct quote. They list the same designer and the same date.


This is the conventional Ghillies version with light grey replaced by white. Origin not known. The basic Balmoral tartan was designed by Queen Victoria's husband. Prince Albert in 1853 and, while predominantly grey with overchecks of red and black the background contains a thread of black and white yarns twisted together to achieve the appearance of the rough hewn granite so familiar in Royal Deeside. It is worn by HM Queen herself as a skirt and several members of the Royal Family but only with the Queen's permission. The only other approved wearer of the Balmoral Tartan is the Queen's personal piper. (The Estate workers and Ghillies wear the Balmoral Tweed). D.W.Stewart wrote in his book, 'Old and Rare Scottish Tartans' (1893), ''Her Majesty the Queen has not only granted permission for its publication here, but has also graciously afforded information concerning its inception in the early years of the reign, when the sett was designed by the Prince Consort.'' The grey threads are flecked to give an impression of granite from which Balmoral is built.

Yes, that too is incorrect and due for an upgrade when I have the time. Here's what I've managed to glean about the Balmoral tartan.

[The Q]

There are several pictures available showing King Edward VII in mourning. He only lived for 7 years after Queen Victoria. He would not have worn a mourning band for a " lesser Nobility" so the only person he is likely to have worn the band for is his mother Queen Victoria.