Princess Kate Brings Royal Spotlight to Heritage UK Textile Producers

Princess Kate tours UK textile companies

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Catherine, Princess of Wales visits AW Hainsworth, a heritage textile mill established in 1783 that manufactures British woolen cloth, high-performing technical textiles and iconic fabrics on September 26, 2023, in Leeds, England. The Princess of Wales’ paternal ancestors were the owners of the woolen manufacturer and merchant William Lupton & Co which was based in Leeds. In 1958 The Princess’ great-great grandfather sold William Lupton & Co to AW Hainsworth. During her visit, The Princess will learn more about the mills’ historic connection to her ancestors.
Princess Kate tours UK textile companies

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Catherine, Princess of Wales during a visit to AW Hainsworth, a family-owned heritage textile mill which was established in 1783 and manufactures British woolen cloth, high-performing technical textiles, and fabrics on September 26, 2023 in Leeds, England. In 1958, the Princess’ great-great-grandfather sold William Lupton & Co. to AW Hainsworth. The Princess of Wales is visiting Leeds and Lancaster to learn more about the textile industry’s heritage, sustainable practices and work educating and upskilling young people.
Princess Kate tours UK textile companies

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Catherine, Princess of Wales looks at printing machinery in operation with printer Matt Craven during a visit to Standfast & Barracks printworks on September 26, 2023, in Lancaster, England. The company is renowned for its impressive heritage in textile design and creativity, which dates back to 1924 and is now part of the Sanderson Design Group. The Princess of Wales is visiting Leeds and Lancaster to learn more about the textile industry’s heritage, sustainable practices and work educating and upskilling young people.
Princess Kate tours UK textile companies

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Catherine, Princess of Wales visits Standfast & Barracks printworks on September 26, 2023, in Lancaster, England. The company is renowned for its impressive heritage in textile design and creativity, which dates back to 1924 and is now part of the Sanderson Design Group. The Princess of Wales is visiting Leeds and Lancaster to learn more about the textile industry’s heritage, sustainable practices and work educating and upskilling young people.
Princess Kate tours UK textile companies

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Catherine, Princess of Wales receives flowers from Emily May Catto, 7, and her grandfather Peter Ellison, who has worked at Standfast & Barracks for 50 years during her visit to Standfast & Barracks printworks on September 26, 2023, in Lancaster, England. The company is renowned for its impressive heritage in textile design and creativity, which dates back to 1924 and is now part of the Sanderson Design Group. The Princess of Wales is visiting Leeds and Lancaster to learn more about the textile industry’s heritage, sustainable practices and work educating and upskilling young people.
Princess Kate tours UK textile companies

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Catherine, Princess of Wales during a visit to AW Hainsworth, a family-owned heritage textile mill which was established in 1783 and manufactures British woolen cloth, high-performing technical textiles, and fabrics on September 26, 2023, in Leeds, England. In 1958, the Princess’ great-great-grandfather sold William Lupton & Co to AW Hainsworth. The Princess of Wales is visiting Leeds and Lancaster to learn more about the textile industry’s heritage, sustainable practices and work educating and upskilling young people.
Princess Kate tours UK textile companies

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Catherine, Princess of Wales looks at a Guardsman’s scarlet tunic during a visit to AW Hainsworth, a family-owned heritage textile mill that was established in 1783 and manufactures British woolen cloth, high-performing technical textiles, and fabrics on September 26, 2023, in Leeds, England. In 1958, the Princess’ great-great-grandfather sold William Lupton & Co to AW Hainsworth. The Princess of Wales is visiting Leeds and Lancaster to learn more about the textile industry’s heritage, sustainable practices and work educating and upskilling young people.
Princess Kate tours UK textile companies

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Catherine, Princess of Wales during a visit to AW Hainsworth, a family-owned heritage textile mill which was established in 1783 and manufactures British woolen cloth, high-performing technical textiles, and fabrics on September 26, 2023, in Leeds, England. In 1958, the Princess’ great-great-grandfather sold William Lupton & Co to AW Hainsworth. The Princess of Wales is visiting Leeds and Lancaster to learn more about the textile industry’s heritage, sustainable practices and work educating and upskilling young people.
Princess Kate tours UK textile companies

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Catherine, Princess of Wales views items from the archives with Creative Director Emma Douglas during a visit to Standfast & Barracks printworks on September 26, 2023, in Lancaster, England. The company is renowned for its impressive heritage in textile design and creativity, which dates back to 1924 and is now part of the Sanderson Design Group. The Princess of Wales is visiting Leeds and Lancaster to learn more about the textile industry’s heritage, sustainable practices and work educating and upskilling young people.
Princess Kate tours UK textile companies

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Catherine, Princess of Wales during a visit to AW Hainsworth, a family-owned heritage textile mill which was established in 1783 and manufactures British woolen cloth, high-performing technical textiles, and fabrics on September 26, 2023, in Leeds, England. In 1958, the Princess’ great-great-grandfather sold William Lupton & Co to AW Hainsworth. The Princess of Wales is visiting Leeds and Lancaster to learn more about the textile industry’s heritage, sustainable practices and work educating and upskilling young people.
Princess Kate tours UK textile companies

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The Princess of Wales with founder of House of Hackney Javvy M Royle during a visit to Standfast & Barracks printworks in Lancaster. The company is renowned for its impressive heritage in textile design and creativity, which dates back to 1924 and is now part of the Sanderson Design Group.
Princess Kate tours UK textile companies

Image Credit: Danny Lawson - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Catherine, Princess of Wales during a visit to AW Hainsworth, a family-owned heritage textile mill which was established in 1783 and manufactures British woolen cloth, high-performing technical textiles, and fabrics on September 26, 2023, in Leeds, England. In 1958, the Princess’ great-great-grandfather sold William Lupton & Co to AW Hainsworth. The Princess of Wales is visiting Leeds and Lancaster to learn more about the textile industry’s heritage, sustainable practices and work educating and upskilling young people.

Princess Kate tours UK textile companies

Princess Kate tours UK textile companies

Princess Kate tours UK textile companies

Princess Kate tours UK textile companies

Princess Kate tours UK textile companies

Princess Kate tours UK textile companies

Princess Kate tours UK textile companies

Princess Kate tours UK textile companies

Princess Kate tours UK textile companies

Princess Kate tours UK textile companies

Princess Kate tours UK textile companies

Princess Kate tours UK textile companies