Rumour has it that Jacobite supporting Scots would toast 'The King/Queen', passing their toasting glass over a glass over water to symbolise the escape to Skye by Bonnie Prince Charlie, over the water. Anyone able to confirm or deny this?
2007-01-21 23:53:18 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Following the Scot's defeat at the battle of Culloden, Bonnie prince Charlie fled to France, escaping in a boat rowed by Flora McDonald. France was a traditional enemy of England and ally of Scotland. The Loyal Toast was thus born, 'The King Across the Water.The legacy of this Auld Alliance is still upheld - just as the Scots maintain their own distinctive education, legal and banking systems.
Sadly Charlie on reaching France sunk into a decadent lifestyle becoming enormously fat and had no interest in returning to Scotland.
2007-01-22 00:09:49 · answer #1 · answered by quatt47 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
first to offer atoasteWhat is it with you UK people once the winter sets in.........\Let me be the first to offer the toast...had one too many meself + cat on a keyboard LOVE THE BRITS!!!! >>>WON THE ASHES - Couldn't have done it without ya....
We don't have the fifth, but it;s looking good about now XXXXX
Fill yer cup and let's go.... one for bonnie prince charlie!!!!
Sorry Phil....always welcome in the colony mate!
2007-01-22 08:03:14 · answer #2 · answered by renclrk 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋