lochiels:The Prince (1720-88) is entering the ballroom at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. He is wearing
lochiels:The Prince (1720-88) is entering the ballroom at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. He is wearing Prince Charles Edward Stuart tartan, the riband and star of the Order of the Garter. Flanked by Donald Cameron of Lochiel (c. 1700-1748) on the right, and the 4th Lord Pitsligo (d. 1762) on the left; his figure is brightly illuminated, whilst his companions stand behind in the shadows. The wooden floor is strewn with silk favours. Prince Charles Edward Stuart (1720-88) led the attempt to claim the throne of Great Britain for his father, James Francis Edward, the son of James VII and II. In September 1745 he seized Edinburgh and set up court at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Here he conducted his official business. He left Edinburgh with his troops at the end of October 1745, on his way to London. -- source link