The Princess of Wales will visit Sudbury Silk Mills in Sudbury, Suffolk on Thursday, followed by a trip to Marina Mill in Cuxton, Kent, as she carries out two engagements this week
The Princess of Wales is scheduled to undertake two engagements this week, which has been confirmed by Kensington Palace. Kate, who made an unexpected appearance with William on Monday to mark the third anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing, will be touring Sudbury Silk Mills in Sudbury, Suffolk on Thursday.
This will be followed by a visit to Marina Mill in Cuxton, Kent. These Royal duties coincide with the Duke of Sussex’s stay in the UK and are set to occur on what is anticipated to be Harry’s final day of charity visits.
Kensington Palace stated that the princess’s visits aim to “celebrate the unique skill, creativity and craftsmanship of British textile manufacturers”.
In a statement announcing the visit, the Palace highlighted: “Her Royal Highness’s visit will highlight the rich heritage of the British textile industry and celebrate the joy found in working in the creative industries.”
The statement further noted Kate’s longstanding passion for the significance of the British textiles industry and its role as part of the UK’s cultural and creative voice, reported the Mirror.
News of Kate’s forthcoming engagements came just a day after she joined her husband, Prince William, at the National Federation of Women’s Institute (WI) in Sunningdale. There, the couple paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth on the three-year anniversary of her death.
The Princess of Wales wasn’t expected to accompany William to the event, but she made a last-minute decision to support him on the poignant anniversary. It’s believed Kate’s spontaneous appearance alongside William at the event could well be a calculated move on her part, with Judi James observing that the mother of three could be attempting to “avoid being check-mated by the rogue royal”.
Speaking with the Mirror, Judi said: “We’ve already seen Harry on a ring doorbell looking like a fan of the impromptu drop-in, and William’s outing to Sunningdale might have left one (future) queen alone and socially vulnerable if a request for afternoon tea was made.
“Kate and Harry used to be so close, and whereas a ‘sorry I’m up in Sunningdale’ response might be neutral and polite enough, being at home, but turning him down could make Kate risk being made to look like the bad guy when Harry reported back to the US.
“There’s a huge difference between being unavailable and appearing to actively shun someone, and the movements of the royals today suggest they are very mindful of the dangers of the ‘Harry effect’ on their own image and popularity.”
The WI is the largest women’s organisation in the UK and is a safe place for women to come together and engage in a range of activities, share experiences and work together to influence positive change in their local, national and global communities. The late Queen held a special bond with the WI, having been a member for an impressive 80 years.
She joined in 1943 and took on the role of President of the Sandringham WI from 2003 until her passing in 2022.
The Prince and Princess had the opportunity to meet with members from Sandringham and across Berkshire, learning about the valuable work of the organisation. They heard how it provides women with a platform to socialise, acquire new skills and participate in community initiatives.
William and Kate also gained insights from members about the significant impact of the late Queen’s involvement in the organisation. They met individuals who had the privilege of interacting with Her Late Majesty during her reign.
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