You mentioned patent leather. I saw a 3-part series about how the Queen (Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II) was protected and it showed how the soldiers were polishing their footwear into a shine so glossy you could see yourself in it. Some even used fire! I assumed Jonny's were shined in the way. Never occurred to me they were patent leather toes. Don't know about the rest of the shoe.
Lt. Colonel Johnny Thompson of the Scots Guards and Handsome Men In Kilts **Appreciation Thread
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This style of shoe, black with silver buckle must be a very old traditional design worn by Officers, as I've seen it worn by some in Ceremonial dress this year attending the Monarch on Garter Day, and we know that goes back centuries.Close up of Officer's (not Jonny) Highland pattern shoes with buckles.View attachment 5863618
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The brogues are a much heavier leather and can be ‘bulled’ to a mirror like gloss. The Dress shoes though are more delicate and wouldn’t stand up to the process required to get that shine.
Incase anyone is missing the bagpipes and tartan, this weekend was a Scots Guards Reunion (or Gathering) in Edinburgh. In attendance was their Colonel-in-Chief HRH The Duke of Kent, here's a lovely clip posted by former Scots Guard and Governor of Edinburgh Castle, Alastair Bruce.
Watching the Aus v Wales Rugby match in the World Cup in Lyon, and wondering if Jonny is watching too? I know he played the game himself, does anyone know what position he played in? Or was he a Forward or Back? I've never seen a photo of him playing for the RRS with a number on his Jersey, so then I could know his role in the team.
Does Jonny speak French…? I’ll tell you in a moment. But to make it more interesting I’ll drop a clue or two…
I am guessing most here are familiar with this pic from 2014 when the dear lad was but a fresh-faced Captain ...?
And of course, who could forget this one from the same occasion?
Do you all know what he was doing there?
No, no, you don't have to tell me. I know. But for the benefit of those who don't know ... you can wait for my next post....
Sorry... Can you tell Mr RomeGirl and I have had a few glasses of wine tonight...!!!!
No, no, you don't have to tell me. I know. But for the benefit of those who don't know ... you can wait for my next post....
Sorry... Can you tell Mr RomeGirl and I have had a few glasses of wine tonight...!!!!