Posted by Singa on November 11, 2012, 2:23 am, in reply to "According to QEII"
I think this quotation doesn't have its origin in sartorial colour combination. It's a reminder to sailors that if you see the red and green navigation lights of one boat at the same time they are headed for disaster. They have to manoeuver immediately or take other steps to avoid collision.
--Previous Message-- : Lucas is correct. In this video (see first 2 : minutes) the Queen says, "Red and green : should never be seen." : : : : However, as you can see in my post below, HM : has not always followed that old saying. :