The Princess of Wales arrived in west Wales to tour the family business as part of her ongoing efforts to champion British textile producers and independent businesses.
The princess, 44, put on a stylish display while visiting Melin Tregwynt, a woolen mill that weaves traditional Welsh designs in a remote wooded valley on the Pembrokeshire coast.
During her trip to the western end of the country on Tuesday, February 3, Catherine saw a wool factory, which creates unique blankets and other products using long-standing practices.
Kensington Palace posted Princess Kate’s video from the site, sharing details of the future queen’s engagements.
The visits are part of Princess Kate’s continued immersion in the textile and fashion industry, as she highlights the heritage skills and modern working techniques used to create beautiful and original garments.
Her day off also includes visiting a brand once endorsed by her sister-in-law Meghan Markle. Hiut Denim, a Cardigan-based premium jeans manufacturer that gained international attention after being worn by the Duchess of Sussex.
The Welsh brand occupies a notable place in recent royal fashion history, having been thrust into the global spotlight in 2018 when Harry’s wife chose Hiut’s high-waisted Dina skinny jeans for an official visit to Cardiff alongside Prince Harry.
He started the day at Melin Tregwynt, about 260 miles west of London, which dates back to 1841 and still employs more than 40 local people who create wool blankets, scarves and cushions that are sold around the world.
Factory manager Louise Clarke took her along and showed her how the factory is preserving traditional craft skills by drawing on generations of experience among its staff to guide and inspire the latest young apprentices.
