Royal Underwear 

Have you ever wondered what kings, emperors and princes wear under their regal robes? Not likely, huh? Well, that's one of my jobs here at Union Suit Fan. Taking a serious look at that which others, including monarchs, wear under their clothes. 

I'm in the process of researching this question, as in my past postings of Presidential Underwear: Kennedy, Lincoln and sons, Coolidge, Harding, and Teddy Roosevelt and sons. Look for my upcoming under cover findings regarding the underwear worn by such royalty as Charles, King of England; Prince of Wales' William; Willem-Alexander, King of the Netherlands; and Felipe, King of Spain.

During my past various visits to the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Germany, I knew to travel, packing and utilizing at the miniumum, my "combinations" (union suits), wool socks, a rain coat and umbrella. Even traveling in the summer time to these countries the weather much of the time was cool if not right down cold, blustery, cloudy and rainy. I suspect the Royals, living in these conditions wear long underwear like I did on my visits there. Although, I witnessed no snow as I do frequently here in northern Idaho, I was always fortunate in remembering to bring along my union suits on those trips to Europe. 

Coming soon then, a discourse on Royal Underwear to be found on my companion blog, Union Suit Fans in the Limelight.

So far, I've only found likenesses of King Charles and the Prince of Wales in their boxer shorts. But, surely long-handled combinations are worn by them some of the year!

(Above, Walt Disney's Prince John of England having been stripped of his gold, rings and even his royal robe, leaving him with little else besides his crown and long royal combination underwear.)