Overview

• The Princess of Wales visited the family-run Sudbury Silk Mills in Sudbury, Suffolk on 11 September, with exact timings withheld for security.
• Kensington Palace said the day’s engagements aim to celebrate the unique skill, creativity and craftsmanship of British textile manufacturers.
• During the tour she met the design team, reviewed archive-inspired hand drawings, observed the weaving floor with looms in operation, and watched final quality checks.
• Sudbury Silk Mills employs over 100 people, runs more than 40 looms, and produces fabrics for Stephen Walters, David Walters and Humphries Weaving, with links to Queen Camilla’s coronation dress through Stephen Walters & Sons.
• Later today she is scheduled to visit Marina Mill in Cuxton, Kent, where plans include seeing traditional hand screen-printing in action.