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Daily Mirror
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Kate Middleton interrupts her summer holiday to issue personal message
The Royal Family may be on its summer break but the Princess of Wales has issued a new message as part of a brand new project close to her heart The Princess of Wales has halted her summer break to issue a brand new personal message as part of a new project. The Royal Family is currently enjoying its summer holiday, however, it seems Kate has been working behind the scenes on a brand new exhibition she has created. She has highlighted the power of "historic objects" to influence "fashion, design, film, art" and said "unique" items can help people explore the "role we play in the wider tapestry of life" as a collection she chose went on display at the new V&A East Storehouse. It comes after Princess Charlotte sparked wild frenzy with behind-the-scenes photos from Lionesses' win. Kate highlighted an eclectic mix of items from the V&A, including a watercolour painting of a forest glade by children's author Beatrix Potter, a medieval Somerset church tile and a Welsh quilt handmade almost 200 years ago. In a message written by the Princess, displayed with her Makers and Creators exhibition, she says: "Objects can tell a story. A collection of objects can create a narrative, both about our past and as inspiration for the future. "This display celebrates our past makers and creators and illustrates how much historic objects can influence fashion, design, film, art and creativity today. "Individual, unique objects can come together to create a collective whole that helps us to explore our social and cultural experiences and the role we play in the wider tapestry of life." Other items include a costume by Oliver Messel, one of Britain's foremost stage designers, for the Fairy of the Woodland Glade worn by Diana Vere in the Royal Ballet's 1960 production of The Sleeping Beauty. A Victorian Morris & Co furnishing screen designed by William Morris's assistant John Henry Dearle and a George Henry Boughton oil painting called A Woman Holding a Mirror and a Rose also feature. The mini-exhibition also boasts a Chinese blue and white Qing dynasty porcelain vase from the mid-17th to early 18th century, a sculpture by Clemence Dane of her hands and a childhood photograph album belonging to Beatrix Potter's father, Rupert Potter. The princess is the V&A's patron and she chose the items in June when she visited its East Storehouse in Stratford, east London, to learn about the depository's 'order an object' system where paintings, furniture, books and sculptures can be requested by the public for personal viewing. Kate's Makers and Creators exhibition is one of more than 100 changing mini displays set up at the ends of storage racking in the storehouse. More than 500,000 creative works – from individual items to whole collections like the Glastonbury festival archive – are stored at the site, the majority of the V&A's collection.
Business Times
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Times
Britain's Princess Catherine chooses fairy costume, Beatrix Potter for museum display
[LONDON] A watercolour by beloved children's author Beatrix Potter and a fairy costume for a 1960 ballet are among the objects chosen by Britain's Princess Catherine for a display at an innovative UK museum. Catherine, the Princess of Wales, also known as Kate, chose costumes, paintings and furniture from the V&A's large collection for her 'mini display'. The princess' Makers and Creators display follows her visit to the museum's storehouse and new 'on-demand' visitor attraction last month. In a message from Kate, she wrote: 'Objects can tell a story. A collection of objects can create a narrative, both about our past and as inspiration for the future.' 'Individual, unique objects can come together to create a collective whole that helps us to explore our social and cultural experiences and the role we play in the wider tapestry of life.' Her selection of objects includes a blue-and-white Qing dynasty porcelain vase made between 1662 and 1722, a costume for the Fairy of the Woodland Glade by the designer Oliver Messel for the Royal Ballet's 1960 production of The Sleeping Beauty and a watercolour painting of a forest glade by Potter. A NEWSLETTER FOR YOU Friday, 2 pm Lifestyle Our picks of the latest dining, travel and leisure options to treat yourself. Sign Up Sign Up Other items highlight a handmade quilt from Wales dating from 1830 to 1840 and a 15th-century earthenware tile from the southern country of Somerset. The mini display celebrates past creators and shows 'how historic objects can influence fashion, design, film, art, and creativity today', said the V&A. It also mirrors Kate's love of nature, and interest in nurturing educational development in young children. Visitors will be able to examine the objects up close by using the free Order an Object service. Members of the public can select items on the museum's online catalogue and book an appointment to spend time with the objects with the help of a museum staff member. One fifth of the museum's total collection is available to be viewed and enjoyed in the four-storey building on the former site of the 2012 London Olympic Games. Catherine's display will be available for viewing at the V&A East Storehouse until early 2026. AFP
The Independent
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Kate hails power of past objects to inspire future as her new exhibition opens
The Princess of Wales has highlighted the power of 'historic objects' to influence 'fashion, design, film, art' as a new exhibition she curated opens. Kate said 'unique' items can help people explore the 'role we play in the wider tapestry of life' as the collection she chose went on display at the new V&A East Storehouse. She highlighted an eclectic mix of items from the V&A, including a watercolour painting of a forest glade by children's author Beatrix Potter, a medieval Somerset church tile and a Welsh quilt handmade almost 200 years ago. In a message written by Kate, displayed with her Makers and Creators exhibition, she says: 'Objects can tell a story. A collection of objects can create a narrative, both about our past and as inspiration for the future. 'This display celebrates our past makers and creators and illustrates how much historic objects can influence fashion, design, film, art and creativity today. 'Individual, unique objects can come together to create a collective whole that helps us to explore our social and cultural experiences and the role we play in the wider tapestry of life.' Other items include a costume by Oliver Messel, one of Britain's foremost stage designers, for the Fairy of the Woodland Glade worn by Diana Vere in the Royal Ballet's 1960 production of The Sleeping Beauty. A Victorian Morris & Co furnishing screen designed by William Morris's assistant John Henry Dearle and a George Henry Boughton oil painting called A Woman Holding a Mirror and a Rose also feature. The mini-exhibition also boasts a Chinese blue and white Qing dynasty porcelain vase from the mid 17th to early 18th century, a sculpture by Clemence Dane of her hands and a childhood photograph album belonging to Beatrix Potter's father Rupert Potter. The princess is the V&A's patron and she chose the items in June when she visited its East Storehouse in Stratford, east London, to learn about the depository's 'order an object' system where paintings, furniture, books and sculptures can be requested by the public for personal viewing. Kate's Makers and Creators exhibition is one of more than 100 changing mini displays set up at the ends of storage racking in the storehouse. More than 500,000 creative works – from individual items to whole collections like the Glastonbury festival archive – are stored at the site, the majority of the V&A's collection.
The Independent
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Princess Kate highlights the power of ‘historic objects' as new exhibition opens
A new exhibition curated by the Princess of Wales is set to open in London. Kate has highlighted the power of 'historic objects' to influence 'fashion, design, film, art'. She added that 'unique' items can help people explore the 'role we play in the wider tapestry of life' as the collection she chose went on display at the new V&A East Storehouse. The princess highlighted an eclectic mix of items from the V&A, including a watercolour painting of a forest glade by children's author Beatrix Potter, a medieval Somerset church tile and a Welsh quilt handmade almost 200 years ago. In a message written by Kate, displayed with her Makers and Creators exhibition, she says: 'Objects can tell a story. A collection of objects can create a narrative, both about our past and as inspiration for the future. 'This display celebrates our past makers and creators and illustrates how much historic objects can influence fashion, design, film, art and creativity today. 'Individual, unique objects can come together to create a collective whole that helps us to explore our social and cultural experiences and the role we play in the wider tapestry of life.' Other items include a costume by Oliver Messel, one of Britain's foremost stage designers, for the Fairy of the Woodland Glade worn by Diana Vere in the Royal Ballet's 1960 production of The Sleeping Beauty. A Victorian Morris & Co furnishing screen designed by William Morris's assistant John Henry Dearle and a George Henry Boughton oil painting called A Woman Holding a Mirror and a Rose also feature. The mini-exhibition also boasts a Chinese blue and white Qing dynasty porcelain vase from the mid 17th to early 18th century, a sculpture by Clemence Dane of her hands and a childhood photograph album belonging to Beatrix Potter's father Rupert Potter. The princess is the V&A's patron and she chose the items in June when she visited its East Storehouse in Stratford, east London, to learn about the depository's 'order an object' system where paintings, furniture, books and sculptures can be requested by the public for personal viewing. Kate's Makers and Creators exhibition is one of more than 100 changing mini displays set up at the ends of storage racking in the storehouse. More than 500,000 creative works – from individual items to whole collections like the Glastonbury festival archive – are stored at the site, the majority of the V&A's collection.
Daily Mail
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kate Middleton unveils her own art exhibition at the V&A in London
The Princess of Wales has curated her own 'mini display' at the V&A East Storehouse in London, following her visit there in June. Kate, 43, who is Royal Patron of the V&A, has personally worked with the museum's curatorial team to select eight significant works from across its large collection for her 'Makers and Creators' exhibition, unveiled today for the first time. Her chosen objects include a watercolour study of a forest glade by children's author Beatrix Potter, a 15th-century earthenware tile and a furnishing screen designed by William Morris's assistant, J H Dearle in the mid-1880s. They also include Oliver Messel's costume for the Fairy of the Woodland Glades, worn by Diana Vere in The Royal Ballet's 1960 production of The Sleeping Beauty. The Princess, who was given a behind-the-scenes tour of the storehouse in June, selected an 19th-century hand quilted bedcover, an oil panting, a Qing dynasty porcelain vase and a sculpture by Clemence Dane. Visitors to the Storehouse will be able to view the collection as part of the self-guided experience until early 2026. The Makers and Creators display brings together objects chosen by The Princess to celebrate past makers and creators, and show how historic objects can influence fashion, design, film, art and creativity today. The display, one of over 100 changing 'mini displays' aims to show how 'individual, unique objects can come together to create a collective whole that helps us to explore our social and cultural experiences, and the role we play in the wider tapestry of life'. An information sheet accompanying the display is credited as 'written by: Her Royal Highness Princess of Wales'. The storehouse opened to the public earlier this year and gives unprecedented free public access to the museum's world-famous collection of more than 600,000 treasures from every creative discipline including fashion, film, visual art, design and performance. The royal mother-of-three visited the Storehouse in June, as she highlighted the 'joy' of the creative arts. The princess cut a trendy figure as she opted to rewear a chic trouser suit by designer Alexander McQueen for the event, along with a white scoop-neck top. She accessorised with a pair of matching pumps, belt, and the Laura Lombardi chain necklace. Created in partnership with young people and inspired by east London's creative heritage, the new V&A East Storehouse - a world first - has been built to ensure the nation's creative works are available to all. Spanning four levels and bigger than 30 basketball courts, Storehouse is a new kind of museum experience giving visitors the chance to see behind the scenes of a working museum, explore why and how objects get collected by museums, find out how they are cared for, and uncover the stories they tell about us and our world. Wherever possible, glass and barriers have been removed, and visitors will be able to get closer to objects than ever before. Meanwhile the new V&A East Museum is scheduled to open in Spring 2026, spotlighting 'people, ideas and creativity' that are shaping global culture. Kate, who studied art history at St Andrews University, also chose an oil painting KATE'S ARTWORK DISPLAY: THE FULL COLLECTION Oliver Messel's costume for the Fairy of the Woodland Glades worn by Diana Vere in The Royal Ballet's 1960 production of The Sleeping Beauty A watercolour study of a forest glade by well-known children's author Beatrix Potter and a childhood photograph album belonging to her father, Rupert Potter A 15th century earthenware tile, impressed with a design of interlacing bands from South Cadbury Church in Somerset A Morris & Co furnishing screen designed by William Morris's assistant in the mid-1880s A hand quilted bedcover, made in Wales circa. 1830-40 An oil painting entitled 'A Woman Holding a Mirror and a Rose' by Anglo-American artist George Henry Boughton A Qing dynasty porcelain vase from Jingdezhen, China, circa. 1662-1722 A sculpture by Clemence Dane, which is a physical representation of the artist's hands created in the mid-20th century As Kate arrived at the buzzy east London venue, she was given a behind-the-scenes tour and learnt about the work that goes into conserving and displaying some of the amazing objects stored, including the largest Picasso work in the world. The gigantic canvas measuring 30m by 40m has spent most of the last 80 years rolled up in storage. Kate's two-hour visit ran over by 30 minutes as she was so engrossed in the artefacts and artwork on display. Kate, who studied for a degree in arts history at University of St Andrews, began her tour behind the scenes where thousands of exhibits are being cared for before going on display. Marvelling at a William Morris designed screen she remarked: 'Wow. Love the twist here.' Speaking to Tim Reeve, deputy director at the V&A, she added: 'What a fantastic idea. What an opportunity for everyone to see these historic pieces in first person. It's so eclectic. And all parts of the process of displaying and curating.' During her tour behind the scene she pulled on protective gloves to caress a 19th century riding habit, remarking: 'It's so delicate.' She was also shown a 1970s 'photogram' dress and said: 'It's really interesting as fashion designers are also using screen prints and photographs.' Fashion fan Kate also immediately identified a black and gold coat dress was by British fashion designer Alexander McQueen. She said: 'You see a certain shape and you know the designer.' The princess, who is patron of the V&A, also joined staff collecting new photos for the archive and online search portal. The museum team needed to photograph a 1943 ballet shoe worn by Alice Markova at a performance of Giselle at the Old Vic, who had signed its inside sole and penned a special message. Watching how it was photographed for the collection, Kate said: 'Gosh it's so small and I like the fact you can see her handwriting.' Venturing into the public area, which was thronged by visitors unaware of the princess's unannounced visit, she marvelled at the largest Picasso artwork in the world. Joined by Tristram Hunt, director of the V&A, she was entranced by the fabric which was backdrop for the 1924 Ballets Russes production of Le Train Bleu, and signed by the artist. Mingling with the public in the vast Weston Collections Hall she also looked impressed at the previously locked-up artefacts out on show for visitors. But she was forced to hold carefully onto the glass railing as she walked along the metal grid floor on her high heels. After she left the Hackney Wick venue, Tim Reeve said of the V&A's royal visitor: 'There's no doubt about it she is a great supporter of the arts. 'She has been really interested in this project and it's clear she loves the idea of what we are trying to do here with back of house and to be a member of the public seeing behind the scenes. 'She really understood she was sharing it with the public and everyone sharing the same space. 'She really wanted to see it as the public saw it and didn't want to impose.' After she arrived at the buzzy east London venue, she was given a behind-the-scenes tour and learnt about the work that goes into conserving and displaying some of the amazing objects stored, including the largest Picasso work in the world Palace aides said the 'cadence' of the princess' public engagements is still as was announced earlier this year, involving a slow and measured return to public life following her cancer diagnosis last year The Princess of Wales with (left to right) the director of the V&A Tristram Hunt, the deputy director of the V&A, Tim Reeve, chair of the V&A Baroness Shafik and the director of the V&A East, Gus Casely-Hayford, at the V&A East Storehouse, a brand-new cultural destination in east London Aides have told how the 'cadence' of the princess's public engagements is still as was announced earlier this year, involving a slow and measured return to public life following her cancer diagnosis last year. Happily she announced in January that she is now officially in remission. Kate's most recent public appearance was attending Wimbledon earlier this month with Prince William, bringing tennis-loving Prince George and Princess Charlotte. Kate has been patron of the All England Lawn and Tennis Club, also known as the AELTC (which organises the day-to-day running of the prestigious tournament), since 2016. While she has brought George and Charlotte to the sporting event, Prince Louis, who is known for his cheeky antics during spectator events, was absent. The Princess looked radiant in a blue dress as she arrived at the All England Club for the second consecutive day this afternoon - after presenting the trophy at the women's final on Saturday. Kate also wore her ' Wimbledon bow' - a brooch featuring the tournament's iconic colours - which it's believed she has worn every time she has visited Wimbledon. She debuted her green and purple bow back in 2017, when she paired it with a white, short-sleeved dress. Mother-of-three Kate pictured today with her only daughter, Princess Charlotte More than just a mere accessory, the Princess' go-to Wimbledon brooch is actually a symbol of royal patronage, gifted to her from the Queen Elizabeth II. Kate appeared overwhelmed upon arrival at the Royal Box on Centre Court and was welcomed by a huge chorus of cheers and a standing ovation. It was reminiscent of the reception she received last year, when she chose the tennis tournament as her first solo outing after taking time away from public duty while being treated for cancer. Kate took over the role of patron in 2016 from the late Queen who had held the position for 64 years.
