Overview

• Catherine arrived in Sudbury, Suffolk for a walk-through of Sudbury Silk Mills’ design studio, archives, and weaving floor with quality checks.
• The family-run mill has operated for more than 300 years, leading in jacquard weaving and employing over 100 skilled staff across dozens of looms.
• Stephen Walters & Sons, based at the site, produced fabric for Queen Camilla’s coronation dress designed by Bruce Oldfield.
• Kensington Palace says the engagements form part of a nationwide series celebrating British manufacturers and sustainable craftsmanship.
• A follow-on visit is expected at Marina Mill in Cuxton, Kent, which specializes in hand-designed, screen-printed furnishing fabrics, with exact timings withheld for security.