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Baitball Blogger

(46,750 posts)
Tue Sep 4, 2012, 01:28 PM Sep 2012

Prince Philip Accidentally Exposes His Royal Jewels (PHOTO)

Prince Philip may be 91, but he’s giving his grandson a run for his money!

While sitting next to Queen Elizabeth at the Highland Gathering in Braemer, Scotland over the weekend, the stoic royal, sitting in a kilt with his legs apart, accidentally gave photographers a peek at his… er, crown jewels.

The photo below is censored, but it sure seems like the Prince was, um, ballsy enough to brave the elements while going “commando.”

So that’s where Prince Harry gets his exhibitionist streak!

http://www.gossipcop.com/prince-philip-naked-photo-kilt-flashing-penis-picture/

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Prince Philip Accidentally Exposes His Royal Jewels (PHOTO) (Original Post) Baitball Blogger Sep 2012 OP
It's traditional The empressof all Sep 2012 #1
Might make the 'highland games' a bit more interesting. woodsprite Sep 2012 #2
The exception to the commando reg are highland dancing, games and bandsmen. sarge43 Sep 2012 #16
Yes. It's sometimes called "going regimental" since the Highland regiments don't wear undies. geardaddy Sep 2012 #3
Kilts are very warm tjwmason Sep 2012 #6
8 yards of 200 count worsted wool. It keeps the gentleman comfy. n/t sarge43 Sep 2012 #13
not always when its blowing a gale the old meat and veg get a bit cold loli phabay Sep 2012 #25
That's when the gentleman proves he is a true Scot. sarge43 Sep 2012 #26
if your born a scot then you have natural immunity to midges and cold for your nuts loli phabay Sep 2012 #27
Underwear inhibits the swing of the kilt. NV Whino Sep 2012 #8
When in uniform, the kilted regiments require commando. sarge43 Sep 2012 #11
never heard of the gentlemens choice every scot ive known in a kilt was commando loli phabay Sep 2012 #24
Won't question Scottish preference, but stateside sarge43 Sep 2012 #28
Traditionally, nothing is worn under hifiguy Sep 2012 #4
exactly ddavis195600 Sep 2012 #21
Dammit, like all the others this has a censor over the Royal Willie. nolabear Sep 2012 #5
If I Were Royalty, I'd Walk Around Naked Wearing Only My Crown Yavin4 Sep 2012 #7
But what if no one took notice? Ikonoklast Sep 2012 #10
If by "no one" you mean among Congress and the media... Bucky Sep 2012 #17
Here ya go... 7wo7rees Sep 2012 #19
At 91 I wouldn't care either. Just let it all hang loose. marmar Sep 2012 #9
A long time ago I heard an old Scottish dame on TV answering a question about men in kilts marzipanni Sep 2012 #12
Another old chestnut: hifiguy Sep 2012 #14
Well, it's time once more for the old Mike Cross tune... nolabear Sep 2012 #15
Which bring to mind my favorite kilt joke.... AnneD Sep 2012 #18
LOLOL leave the royal men alone, media. I can just imagine the conversation at low tea today zen_bohemian Sep 2012 #20
hmm mockmonkey Sep 2012 #22
He is 40 years older than me. Doing a little extrapolating and allowing for how much time he spends CBGLuthier Sep 2012 #23

The empressof all

(29,098 posts)
1. It's traditional
Tue Sep 4, 2012, 01:37 PM
Sep 2012

Men in kilts usually wear no underwear. I don't know why...Especially because it's on the cool and damp side in Scotland. But that's what I have heard.

woodsprite

(11,917 posts)
2. Might make the 'highland games' a bit more interesting.
Tue Sep 4, 2012, 01:45 PM
Sep 2012

When they have them in June in Fair Hill, MD, the guys wear gym shorts under their kilts.

sarge43

(28,941 posts)
16. The exception to the commando reg are highland dancing, games and bandsmen.
Tue Sep 4, 2012, 05:14 PM
Sep 2012

Yes, not as interesting.

geardaddy

(24,931 posts)
3. Yes. It's sometimes called "going regimental" since the Highland regiments don't wear undies.
Tue Sep 4, 2012, 01:56 PM
Sep 2012

They claim that it's more hygenic.

tjwmason

(14,819 posts)
6. Kilts are very warm
Tue Sep 4, 2012, 02:55 PM
Sep 2012

The sheer quantity of fabric in overlapping folds means there's definitely no need to wear underwear for warmth.

 

loli phabay

(5,580 posts)
25. not always when its blowing a gale the old meat and veg get a bit cold
Wed Sep 5, 2012, 11:57 AM
Sep 2012

Worst is the sandblasting effect of wind driven sand.

sarge43

(28,941 posts)
11. When in uniform, the kilted regiments require commando.
Tue Sep 4, 2012, 04:40 PM
Sep 2012

The most rational explanation is tradition. Before the Union, highland warriors went commando, probably any man wearing a kilt did. When the kilted regiments were formed, circa 18th century, the tradition was kept.

As for the snarky reason, as one regimental colonel said, "The kilt, excellent for dysentery or fornication."

For civilians, while wearing the kilt, skivvies are the gentleman's choice.

 

loli phabay

(5,580 posts)
24. never heard of the gentlemens choice every scot ive known in a kilt was commando
Wed Sep 5, 2012, 11:56 AM
Sep 2012

In fact if you wore undies then you were considered a sassenach and not worthy.

sarge43

(28,941 posts)
28. Won't question Scottish preference, but stateside
Wed Sep 5, 2012, 02:56 PM
Sep 2012

it's mixed. Some do, some don't. Having been to many highland games and piping competitions, I've been forced to notice. Either men have never been told or forget that when kilted a gentleman bends at the knees, not at the waist, especially when honoring the tradition. Else he could have an old bat like yours truly walk past singing CCR's Bad Moon Rising. Putting it another way, some junk shouldn't be flashed.

nolabear

(41,990 posts)
5. Dammit, like all the others this has a censor over the Royal Willie.
Tue Sep 4, 2012, 02:14 PM
Sep 2012

Geez, can't a girl get a gander anywhere? Not that I'm into that...

Yavin4

(35,445 posts)
7. If I Were Royalty, I'd Walk Around Naked Wearing Only My Crown
Tue Sep 4, 2012, 03:00 PM
Sep 2012

and I'd yell at people, "What are you going to do about it? Fire Me?! Ha! You cannot fire your King!"

Bucky

(54,035 posts)
17. If by "no one" you mean among Congress and the media...
Tue Sep 4, 2012, 05:25 PM
Sep 2012

then we'd be talking about King Shrub the Last

marzipanni

(6,011 posts)
12. A long time ago I heard an old Scottish dame on TV answering a question about men in kilts
Tue Sep 4, 2012, 04:45 PM
Sep 2012

Interviewer: "Is it true men have nothing under their kilts?"
Dame: "On the contrary, they have everything under their kilts!"

http://www.coool-stuff.com/what-do-men-wear-under-their-kilts/


 

hifiguy

(33,688 posts)
14. Another old chestnut:
Tue Sep 4, 2012, 04:53 PM
Sep 2012

Lady tourist: Angus, is anything worn under the kilt?

Scotsman: No madam, it's all in perfect working condition.

AnneD

(15,774 posts)
18. Which bring to mind my favorite kilt joke....
Tue Sep 4, 2012, 07:41 PM
Sep 2012

What does a Scotsman wear under his kilt
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CBGLuthier

(12,723 posts)
23. He is 40 years older than me. Doing a little extrapolating and allowing for how much time he spends
Wed Sep 5, 2012, 08:16 AM
Sep 2012

standing I would imagine his scrotum is now 2 and a half feet long. As a further deference to his age I chose imperial over metric.

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