The Princess of Wales arrived in West Wales to tour the family-run business as part of her ongoing efforts to champion British textile manufacturers and independent businesses.
The princess, 44, put on a stylish display as she visited Melin Tregwynt, a woolen mill that weaves traditional Welsh designs in a remote wooded valley on the Pembrokeshire coast.
During her trip to the far west of the country on Tuesday, February 3, Catherine saw a woolen mill which creates unique rugs and other products using long-standing practices.
Kensington Palace released Princess Kate’s video from the site, sharing details of the future queen’s engagements.
The visits are part of Princess Kate’s ongoing immersion in the textile and fashion industry, as she highlights the heritage skills and modern working techniques that go into creating beautiful, original garments.
Her day out also includes visiting a brand once endorsed by sister-in-law Meghan Markle. Hiut Denim, a premium jeans manufacturer based in Cardigan, which was propelled to international attention after being worn by the Duchess of Sussex.
The Welsh label has 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 with Prince Harry.
She started the day at Melin Tregwynt, about 460km west of London, which dates back to 1841 and still employs over 40 local people who create woolen rugs, scarves and cushions that are sold around the world.
She was taken around by the mill’s director, Louise Clarke, and shown how the mill preserves traditional craftsmanship by drawing on generations of expertise among its employees to guide and inspire the newest young apprentices.
