The Prince of Wales donned Highland dress for a visit to a Scotland biscuit factory on Monday. But after Charles was forced to throw on a white coat and hat to comply with hygiene regulations, the heir to the throne’s sartorial sense suddenly seemed in doubt.
Workers at the Walker’s plant in Elgin grinned as Charles toured the factory where the organic Duchy Original treats are made. The white coat barely covered his tartan kilt and created a less-than-flattering look against his knee-high socks. But Charles held his head high, hiding a tinge of embarrassment behind his affable smile.
Other stops along the 52-year-old prince’s tour included a dairy farm at Forres in Morayshire where he covered his lace-up dress shoes with standard-issue elastic slippers.
But Charles wasn’t the only royal on tour on Monday. His brother Prince Andrew, in his new position as trade ambassador for Britain, stopped by freight wagon manufacturer Thrall Europa in York. Andrew, who will be responsible for promoting British industry abroad, spoke about the importance of growing industry and was very well received, which bodes well for Andrew in his new endeavor.
“The response from the British business community to Andrew’s new role has been very positive,” says British Trade International Chief Executive David Wright.
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