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While the Hamel Highlanders were being inspected by Queen Victoria at Balmoral Castle on a particularly blustery day, a soldier encountered some difficulty in keeping control of his billowing kilt. The origin of the kilt pin is unclear, however Queen kate spade chestnut ridge bon shopper tote Victoria is reputed to have played an integral part in its inception. It was traditional at that time, not to wear any form of underwear beneath the kilt. In the 13th century, brooches were the main method used for holding garments together. An adaptation of Queen Victoria's innovative solution to maintaining decorum whilst wearing the kilt, was then applied to this tricky regimental problem.

The kilt pin became a fashionable adornment in the 1800's as a result of an incident supposedly involving her.