William and Harry

Ich_Dien · Apr 30, 2011

Originally Posted by ShaneB

Was there much coverage in Italy of the Royal Wedding?

It was on terrestrial television, yes.

meister · Apr 30, 2011

Originally Posted by Tez Mulan

yes, I agree.... the red was particularly striking

I was worried when them lookalikes kept appearing on the telly, that William may have worn is grey/blue RAF Service Dress uniform, which many expected. The RAF were probably gutted that only Army and Navy ceremonial and dress uniforms were on display, but they cant compete.

I thought this was a big snub but I could not remember if there was a fancy RAF uniform in view of the fact it is a post 1916 phenomenon.

VelvetGreen · Apr 30, 2011

Originally Posted by meister

I thought this was a big snub but I could not remember if there was a fancy RAF uniform in view of the fact it is a post 1916 phenomenon.

Not quite glitzy enough, I think.

ShaneB · Apr 30, 2011

Originally Posted by meister

I thought this was a big snub but I could not remember if there was a fancy RAF uniform in view of the fact it is a post 1916 phenomenon.

No there aren't: the dress uniforms of the RAF are rubbish to be honest.

The Guards units have great uniforms principally because they stem from the golden age of European military uniforms; the Irish Guards uniform stems from the Regency, hence the glitziness of it all.

Once upon a time dress uniform was standard uniform, even in the early 20th century it was standard to see officers wearing this sort of attire (as an everyday thing), apart from, of course, during war, when battle uniforms took precedent. Shame the military tradition died out - thank the left wing for that.

ShaneB · Apr 30, 2011

Originally Posted by Ich_Dien

It was on terrestrial television, yes.

Time to restore the Italian monarchy!

clubman · Apr 30, 2011

Originally Posted by ShaneB

Time to restore the Italian monarchy!

They'll need Garibaldi's Englishman for that.

Eustace Tilley · Apr 30, 2011

^ He chose the Irish Guards uniform because his highest rank (Colonel) across the three foces is with that unit.

ShaneB · Apr 30, 2011

Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley

^ He chose the Irish Guards uniform because his highest rank (Colonel) across the three foces is with that unit.

That doesn't really matter. During ceremony, the Royals don't necessarily opt for the uniform that betokens the highest rank. On the run-up to the wedding there was some confusion as to whether or not who would wear his dress RAF uniform.

Ich_Dien · Apr 30, 2011

Again, to choose a uniform for a position you have solely a ceremonial rank and position in, is a terrible snub to his comrades in both the Household and RAF.

ShaneB · Apr 30, 2011

Originally Posted by Ich_Dien

Again, to choose a uniform for a position you have solely a ceremonial rank and position in, is a terrible snub to his comrades in both the Household and RAF.

I don't think so - etiquette hasn't been broken at all, so I don't see how it can be construed as a 'snub'.

Cravate_Noire · Apr 30, 2011

Originally Posted by ShaneB

I don't think so - etiquette hasn't been broken at all, so I don't see how it can be construed as a 'snub'.

Hey, ich dien is the styleforum guardian of etiquette correctness.
No regimental or seemingly club/academic tie escapes his jugdement when it appears in waywn!

Eustace Tilley · Apr 30, 2011

Originally Posted by ShaneB

That doesn't really matter. During ceremony, the Royals don't necessarily opt for the uniform that betokens the highest rank. On the run-up to the wedding there was some confusion as to whether or not who would wear his dress RAF uniform.

According to British newspapers, it does.

Manton · Apr 30, 2011

I read that he specifically wore the uniform of a unit that is currently on active duty in Afghanistan.

audiophilia · Apr 30, 2011

Spurs were great.

I remember my father in is G&H frock coat, sword and spurs. So smart.

ShaneB · Apr 30, 2011

Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley

According to British newspapers, it does.

Reference? If so, the papers are wrong.

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