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The Independent
a day ago
- Business
- The Independent
Royal Ascot backs next generation of hat-makers from King's charity
The King's charity has announced a millinery partnership with Royal Ascot to nurture the next generation of hat-makers. Ahead of this month's world-famous meet, known as much for its colourful and creative displays of headwear as the horseracing, Ascot has introduced a £10,000 annual bursary to support a King's Foundation and Chanel graduating millinery student. Daniel McAuliffe, education director at The King's Foundation said: 'The royal family are incredible ambassadors for the craft of millinery and as the King's charity we are proud to be supporting the future of this skill at the most iconic hat-wearing event of the year.' The Foundation's students will also be showcasing their hats at this year's Royal Ascot, which runs from June 17-21, with a special display for racegoers in the Queen Anne Enclosure on the Berkshire course. The Chanel and The King's Foundation Metiers d'Art Millinery Fellowship in Partnership with le19M, Chanel's creative hub for artisans in Paris, was launched in 2024 with a cohort of six students. The intensive programme aims to develop a network of young specialist milliners in the UK, with the support of Parisian hat-maker Maison Michel at le19M. It forms part of The King's Foundation's wider work, inspired by Charles's passion for protecting traditional heritage skills at risk of being lost. Future students joining the millinery course will also be tasked with designing a Royal Ascot-inspired hat, with one selected to feature in the Royal Ascot Millinery Collective from 2026 onwards as its 11th design. The collective, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary, is an annual presentation of 10 bespoke designs created exclusively for Royal Ascot under the creative direction of British fashion designer Daniel Fletcher. Mr McAuliffe added: 'This is such a fantastic opportunity for our talented millinery students as they begin to build their businesses. 'We are delighted to be working with Ascot and our long-term partners Chanel and le19M to recognise the importance of the British tradition of millinery.' Felicity Barnard, Ascot Racecourse's chief executive, said: 'Exquisite hats and millinery masterpieces are woven into the very fabric of Royal Ascot's heritage and we are committed to preserving and celebrating this tradition for generations to come.'
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Princess Eugenie makes unannounced visit to Salisbury Hospital Horatio's Garden
Princess Eugenie visits Salisbury District Hospital after taking up a new role. On Saturday, May 17, King Charles' niece made an unannounced visit to Horatio's Garden at Salisbury Hospital. Taking to her Instagram account on Sunday, May 18, the princess, who is a patron of the charity Horatio's Garden, shared glimpses into her visit along with a sweet note. In the video, Princess Eugenie could be seen meeting with patients and staff of the hospital as she is shown around the garden. "Visiting @horatiosgarden in Salisbury Hospital was so special @horstionsgarden is a charity that builds gardens in hospital spinal centres around the UK and provides a much-needed space for patients to enjoy nature in an accessible way," she wrote in the caption. Princess Eugenie (Image: PA)READ MORE: School may be forced to close on Monday due to travellers breaking onto field "To listen to some of the life-changing stories these patients go through and the long road to recovery really highlights just how important having access to nature and healing activities to do in times of trauma. "Supporting these charities can help touch the lives of patients in need of care." Princess Eugenie's visit comes shortly after she was appointed to a new position within The King's Foundation. In her new role at The King's Foundation, she will mentor a group of young creatives selected for the foundation's '35 Under 35' initiative, which is planned to celebrate the milestone 35th anniversary of the Royal project.
The Independent
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Eugenie tells of delight at becoming mentor to changemakers at King's charity
Princess Eugenie has expressed her delight at becoming a mentor for The King's Foundation's new 35 under 35 network of changemakers. The late Queen's granddaughter praised the selection of young creatives for their 'outstanding work in areas the King is passionate about'. Charles's niece Eugenie visited the Garrison Chapel, the London exhibition space of the monarch's charity, last week to meet some of the group. The 35 under 35 have been brought together in the foundation's 35th anniversary year to promote the change the King wants to see globally across sustainability, traditional crafts and the arts. Eugenie's new role for the King's charity emerged last week and the princess, who is a director at Hauser & Wirth contemporary gallery, said she was looking forward to sharing her passion for art. The princess said: 'I'm delighted to be working with this group of exceptional young people who have been selected thanks to their outstanding work in areas the King is passionate about. 'Given I recently celebrated my 35th birthday, it's fitting to take part in the charity's 35th anniversary celebrations and share my passion for art with the 35 under 35.' Other mentors include designer Samuel Ross, artist and influencer Sophie Tea Art, and historian Alice Loxton, who has millions of followers on social media as @history_alice. The list of 35 under 35 includes woodworker Eli Baxter, embroiderer Angelica Ellis, basketmaker Florence Hamer, stonemason Freya de Lisle, milliner Barnaby Horn, painter Jo Rance, and environmental filmmaker Jack Harries. This week, Eugenie was specially invited to the Buckingham Palace garden party by the Prince and Princess of Wales, after they requested she and Zara Tindall accompany them.
Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Princess Eugenie stuns at changemakers event after revealing she was 'so unwell she couldn't leave bed'
Princess Eugenie looked effortlessly elegant as she stepped out at London 's Garrison Chapel last week. The late Queen's granddaughter wore a deep navy blue canvas dress paired with delicate kitten heels and a simple gold pendant necklace. Eugenie was there on official duty - meeting a cohort of creatives handpicked by The King's Foundation as part of its new 35 under 35 initiative. The royal, who recently turned 35 herself, was named a mentor for the Foundation's new network of young changemakers - a group recognised for their outstanding work in sustainability, traditional craftsmanship and the arts, all causes close to King Charles 's heart. Eugenie, who works as a director at the Hauser & Wirth contemporary art gallery, beamed as she met with woodworkers, stonemasons and environmental filmmakers selected for their impact and innovation. 'I'm delighted to be working with this group of exceptional young people who have been selected thanks to their outstanding work in areas the King is passionate about,' she said. 'Given I recently celebrated my 35th birthday, it's fitting to take part in the charity's 35th anniversary celebrations and share my passion for art with the 35 under 35.' The initiative marks a new chapter in Eugenie's increasing involvement in royal charity work, one that reflects her own interests and experiences. Other mentors for the programme include designer Samuel Ross, social media historian Alice Loxton and artist and influencer Sophie Tea. Among those selected for the prestigious list are basketmaker Florence Hamer, embroiderer Angelica Ellis, milliner Barnaby Horn and climate advocate and filmmaker Jack Harries. Eugenie's support for creativity and craftsmanship is well documented, but her advocacy extends far beyond the arts. Last week, the princess gave a rare and deeply personal interview in which she spoke movingly about her experience with scoliosis - a condition that has shaped much of her life and inspired her ongoing charity work. At just 12 years old, Eugenie underwent an eight-hour operation to correct the curvature of her spine. Surgeons inserted two eight-inch titanium rods and screws into her back, leaving a prominent scar that she now wears as a 'badge of honour.' 'I felt very embarrassed about the whole thing,' she told The Telegraph. 'I remember pulling my blanket over my head before surgery and saying, 'I don't want to see anyone and I don't want them to see me.' Following the procedure at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore, north-west London, Eugenie spent ten days confined to bed, followed by weeks in a wheelchair. At the time, spinal surgery patients were kept entirely indoors - a memory she still carries. 'I had a corner room with two windows looking out over a car park. I remember watching someone waving to my red-haired nurse and having this feeling that I couldn't reach them.' Now, as a mother of two, she admits those memories have taken on a new poignancy. Her mother, Sarah Ferguson, played a pivotal role in reshaping her daughter's perspective on her scar. 'She'd ask if she could show it to people, then she'd turn me around and say, "My daughter is superhuman. You've got to check out her scar." Suddenly, it became something positive. A part of me.' Eugenie is now a vocal supporter of Horatio's Garden, a charity working to create healing outdoor spaces for spinal injury patients - a cause she says is close to her heart. The charity aims to reach every spinal injuries unit in the UK, a mission which the Princess feels is of vital importance. Her royal diary has been filling up fast: Eugenie also made a special appearance at the Buckingham Palace garden party this week, where she was personally invited to attend by the Prince and Princess of Wales.
