Prince William and Kate Middleton just recently returned from an exciting trip to Scotland. Once there, they danced, weaved, and draped their way to actively celebrating the nation’s rich textile history. The engaged couple toured one of the local government-run artist studios for a unique, hands-on experience. During her visit, Kate Middleton put her skills to the test, weaving a tartan scarf for the Radical Weavers project. This bold artistic endeavor hopes to produce a new Guinness World Record-holding tartan scarf that stretches over three kilometers long.
Kate Middleton competently knitted an inch-and-a-half of scarf during the demonstration. This move illustrated her fierce dedication to the craft. Prince William took on the role of an encouraging spouse. While she wove, he held her coat, and everyone who was present surely remarked upon this gracious act from the gentleman toward his lady love.
Kate Middleton sparkled in a wonderful blue tartan coat created by London-based bespoke tailor Chris Kerr. The coat is constructed of fabric hand woven by Scottish mill Johnstons of Elgin. This coat realized a New York Fashion Week dream. It was the final piece that demonstrated her immense contribution to the world of British textile design. She teamed the classy coat with a black roll neck jumper, a black matching midi skirt and stylish black suede heeled boots.
Kate Middleton has toured UK textile factories in locations such as Carmarthenshire, Suffolk, Kent and County Tyrone. On these visits, she began speaking directly to makers all around the national pride and necessity for a British textile industry. Please think about her tireless work and dedication to protecting and promoting this critical element of cultural heritage.
On the recent Scottish tour, the couple delved into an exhilarating curling experience. Unbeknownst to them, this experience would open the doors to Scotland’s traditional sports. They dazzled audiences by stopping to take selfies with admirers during a surprise walkabout. Of course, they engaged with and answered questions from members of the public who lined up to meet them. Hundreds of people lined the streets to get a peek at the royal couple as they exited the handweaving studio.
The warm, playful vibe between the then-Prince William and Kate Middleton charmed a generation of royal watchers. One social media user gushed over their chemistry writing, “I just love how William is holding his jacket while looking at her with pride!!! They are the best together.
