Although the Queen is renowned for wearing vividly colored jackets and matching wide-brimmed hats, when she travels in Scotland, it’s all about the tartan.
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In September 2022, Queen Elizabeth appointed Liz Truss, the head of the Conservative Party, as the new prime minister. This was a royal first. The 96-year-old monarch appeared wearing a tartan skirt, which has long been one of her go-tos looks when visiting Scotland.
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A pattern known as tartan is made up of alternating vertical and horizontal stripes in various colors.
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When welcoming visitors to Balmoral, Queen Elizabeth is renowned for wearing varied tartan designs.
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…or taking in a hike around the estate.
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Here’s the future monarch matching with her younger sister, Princess Margaret, in tartan skirts as young girls!
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The pattern is closely associated with Scotland since as Scottish kilts usually feature tartan patterns.
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…tartan blankets are also the perfect way to stay warm at the Braemar Royal Highland Games.
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