Royal Dress Code in Hot Weather

I assure you I was not one of those elderly men in shorts, eazybee. Mine are strictly for the beach (and I have tanned knees as a souvenir of my one day on a beach so far this year).

Olderthanidlike

Sparky51

To the anti Royals,dont like living here,go live somewhere else..simples.

Why should they? We live in a free country where we can like and dislike what we want , when we want and how we want. Are you saying we shouldn't have that right? That people who don't bow and scrape shouldn't be allowed to live here?

Anyone who ends a comment with "simples" can I think be safely ignored.

Agree Granny Gravy.
This year at a favoured hotel I noticed many middle-aged/elderly men appearing for dinner (full silver service) wearing shorts, really not a pretty sight with elderly legs. Younger men appeared in loose chinos, much more attractive and possibly cooler.
Same applies for middle aged women.

MartavTaurus

Sadgrandma

Just seen a photo of Prince George wearing a jacket and tie at Wimbledon yesterday, looking so hot. He’s only 13 for goodness sake!

I thought that too. Poor child!

Obviously training to be a hot King starts young. He has to get used to it. Not sweating is a royal trait.

Charlotte's very light dress looked like pure silk. Don't mistake that cool princess for a lightweight.

Louis was on the loose in the back garden at home, probably up to no good. Training to be the black sheep/bad-boy prince of his generation. It's a royal tradition, England expects.

Archie and Lilibet are back home scribbling a tell-it-all book about their Grandparents which will be serialised on GN to whip up publicity.

A lot of our dress codes were set many years ago when our summers were very rarely as hot as they’re becoming.
Lightweight linen jackets could replace the traditional summer blazer and still be smart and formal.
No need to frighten the horses!

It’s one of the things us Brits are known for, dress standards at big events, Wimbledon, Ascot, Royal Garden Parties etc.,

If only this could continue into theatres where I find standards have definitely slipped this millennium.

Even in top hotels and restaurants the standards of dress has diminished which I find rather disappointing.

George isn't your GS Luckygirl so you have no idea what he would choose to wear for such a special occasion.

As soon as I saw him before the final yesterday, I knew this would be brought up.

Who knows indeed!

I am just going by by GSs!

You may not believe it was George's choice Luckygirl but you don't know do you.

I can't believe that Wimbledon or his parents would have insisted that he wear a jacket and tie if he didn't want too.

Olderthanidlike

Sparky51

To the anti Royals,dont like living here,go live somewhere else..simples.

Why should they? We live in a free country where we can like and dislike what we want , when we want and how we want. Are you saying we shouldn't have that right? That people who don't bow and scrape shouldn't be allowed to live here?

Well said.

I’ve just looked up the dress code for the Royal Box and it stipulates jacket and tie for men but it does seem unfair for a 13 year old.

Dress code. Perhaps Wimbledon could show its petticoats a bit and allow a relaxation when it is above say 25c?

I must say it does seem terribly stuffy, but weirdly it is what many people like about Wimbledon, and I guess makes it unique.

Sadgrandma

Just seen a photo of Prince George wearing a jacket and tie at Wimbledon yesterday, looking so hot. He’s only 13 for goodness sake!

I thought that too. Poor child!

I too wondered what young George was doing in that hot jacket at Wimbledon on such a sweltering day. Maybe we should tell his parents there is no need for this and we would all love to see him in something more comfortable. I am not sure what the reasoning is for dressing him like that in a heatwave .... I can't believe it was his choice.

Just seen a photo of Prince George wearing a jacket and tie at Wimbledon yesterday, looking so hot. He’s only 13 for goodness sake!

The King is ... 'At Work' or on duty. He can go casual when off duty!

DrWatson

For Older, and Magenta, re "freedom of speech".

1 -- the original comment (Dulostwolly?) said :- "send them all to France. they will know what to do with the lot" . . . .and from my admittedly distant and dusty recollection of the French Revolution, that seems to be recommending execution.

2 -- So, YOU are also advocating extreme violence, which in that context, might be against some ancient treason law we still retain?

3 -- AS you want the OP to be able to make their comment on here -- even if it is suggesting a number of violent deaths -- just WHY does that give YOU the right to say that the 'freedom of speech' is just fine, but that of the people who contradicted the OP is in some way out of order? Are you on that well known website 'Hypocrites United'?

It's a forum for debate sweetie. I never said she couldn't speak now did I. So stop being a silly Billy and don't accuse others of saying things they didn't say xxx

How did we go from discussing the King’s hot weather clothes to Monty Don?

inishowen

Nasty comment re Monty Don. He's very elegant.

Hear, hear Monty may be a bit drippy but I feel he's perfectly genuine & rather nice through & through. 🌻

Magenta 8 it was a poster called Dulostwoll who made the 'send them all to France' comment.
Very unpleasant.

I was looking in Marks yesterday and linen shirts were £40 .. went next door to Aldi and I got one for £7.00 !

DrWatson

For Older, and Magenta, re "freedom of speech".

1 -- the original comment (Dulostwolly?) said :- "send them all to France. they will know what to do with the lot" . . . .and from my admittedly distant and dusty recollection of the French Revolution, that seems to be recommending execution.

2 -- So, YOU are also advocating extreme violence, which in that context, might be against some ancient treason law we still retain?

3 -- AS you want the OP to be able to make their comment on here -- even if it is suggesting a number of violent deaths -- just WHY does that give YOU the right to say that the 'freedom of speech' is just fine, but that of the people who contradicted the OP is in some way out of order? Are you on that well known website 'Hypocrites United'?

Sorry. Please explain how expressing the view that you don't have to be a royalist to enjoy living in the UK, as it is not a totalitarian state, is an "incitement to violence." I am a life-long pacifist and I abhor violence in all it's forms.

I made no reference to "sending them to France" but even though I have not studied the French Revolution, I realise the implications of that statement.

I did not say or even imply that "freedom of speech is just fine -- but people who contradicted the OP are out of order."

Please re-read what I actually wrote as you clearly did not understand what I meant.

Are you just a goady troll?

Casdon

I promise you I’m not making it up! There are plenty of articles online about it, here’s the AI summary:

‘Monty Don is widely considered a style icon, specifically within the realm of practical, utilitarian, and "shabby bohemian" menswear. His signature look—built around classic workwear and traditional country attire—has influenced modern fashion trends and spawned widespread admiration for his distinct aesthetic.’

I agree with that. I think he's lovely. Also I like his mode of dress

Casdon

You do know that Monty Don is widely considered as a style icon? He’s a cool dresser, and of course, what he wears keeps him cool too. There’s nothing wrong with a rumpled linen jacket at all. It wouldn’t look right on the King though, because he’s short and dapper, not tall and rangy.

A photo of Monty, taken by me at Chelsea a couple of years ago.
I love the spotty braces!

A peasant's smock with string belt, beanie hat, clogs and straw in the teeth would be appropriate for a gardener (Mr Don) but maybe not for the King. On the other hand, they could make a double act of it, like the two Ronnies.