Overview

• Kensington Palace said the engagements were staged to celebrate the unique skill, creativity and craftsmanship of British textile manufacturers.
• At Sudbury Silk Mills, she moved from the design studio to the weaving floor, started a loom, observed quality control and spoke about promoting creative-industry careers for young people.
• The Suffolk mill, in operation for more than 300 years, employs over 100 people and runs more than 40 looms producing custom fabrics for Stephen Walters, David Walters and Humphries Weaving.
• In Cuxton, Kent, she joined Marina Mill’s traditional silk-screen process by pushing dyes through an engraved screen, working alongside design director Tandine Rawkins.
• She extended her visit to greet St Gregory Primary pupils outside, wore a Bella Freud Prince of Wales check suit with a Daniella Draper initials necklace, and was welcomed in Suffolk by Jamie Lowther‑Pinkerton.