The Duchess of Edinburgh opens the new Charfleet bookbindery
The Duchess of Edinburgh looked typically classy as she opened the new Charfleet Book Bindery on Canvey Island on Tuesday.
Sophie, 58, stepped out in an elegant khaki wrap dress, which was cinched at the waist in front of the grand opening.
The royal family beamed as they cut the red ribbon and were given a tour of the new building in Essex.
The mother of two completed her ensemble with a white T-shirt under the stylish dress.
She added height to her body in brown stilettos and she accessorized with a matching khaki handbag.
The Duchess of Edinburgh looked typically classy as she opened the new Charfleet Book Bindery on Canvey Island on Tuesday
Founded in 1919, the historic bookbindery has moved to a modern facility on the outskirts of the town of Canvey Island.
Charfleet, which specializes in producing high-end notebooks and diaries, was acquired in 2015 by former head of fashion boutique Browns, Simon Burstein.
Speak against Print week earlier this month, Burstein said, “When I sold Browns in 2015 to [luxury e-commerce company] Farfetch, I had no idea I would eventually become a bookbindery owner, but a series of chance events coupled with an unrealized love of artisan bookmaking led to where we are today, the opening of a brand new state of the art bookbindery facility.’
It comes after Sophie looked ready for summer when she stepped out in a chic floral dress for the Order of the Garter service in Windsor last week.
She looked typically stylish in a pink and white Emilia Wickstead midi dress, priced at £1,628, as she attended the ceremony at St George’s Chapel along with other members of the royal family, including the Princess of Wales.
Sophie, who also celebrated her 24th wedding anniversary with Queen Elizabeth II’s youngest son Prince Edward, paired the elegant dress with a striking pink headpiece and kept her blonde locks neatly pinned up.
Sophie, 58, stepped out in an elegant khaki wrap dress, which was cinched at the waist, for the grand opening
The royal family showed an employee how the diaries are made on site
Sophie beamed at a few shots as she looked around the new building of the Charfleet Bookbindery
The Royal Family beamed as they cut the red ribbon and were given a tour of the new property, which is located in Essex
As if that wasn’t enough, the fashionable royal added a touch of glitter to her look with a pair of silver earrings and a series of gold bracelets.
She completed her ensemble with white strappy heels and a matching handbag, while holding a pink scarf.
Meanwhile, along with Sophie at the service, the Princess of Wales was the epitome of elegance in a chic black and white polka dot midi dress by Alessandra Rich for the occasion.
The sophisticated high-necked dress had voluminous sleeves with ornate button details.
Kate paired her beautiful dress with a black and white hat – with feathers that perfectly matched the print of her dress – from her resident designer Philip Treacy.
Sophie pulled her hair back into a chic bun, while her neutral make-up emphasized her flawless features
Charfleet, which specializes in producing high-end notebooks and diaries, was acquired in 2015 by former head of fashion boutique Browns, Simon Burstein (right)
Owner Simon Burstein showed the royal family around the new facility after cutting the ribbon
She added height to her body in brown stilettos and she accessorized with a matching khaki handbag
During her visit, Sophie was shown how the workers would bind the book together
(L to R) Simon Burstein, Sophie, Geoff K Cooper, Sagaboi Creative Director, Isabella Charlotta Poppius and Alistair Guy attend the grand opening of the new Charfleet Book Bindery
The princess kept her jewelry minimal and opted for a pair of simple dangling pearl earrings.
The royal completed her ensemble with a nude clutch and white heels with a black toe.
The Most Noble Order of the Garter, the oldest British order of knighthood and the oldest existing national order of knighthood, is limited to 24 Knights of Ladies Companion in addition to the King and Prince of Wales.
It also includes ‘supernumerary members’, including foreign monarchs and other members of the royal family.
The royal gor a short lesson on how the book making process worked while she visited the location
Sophie talked to the staff on the tour of the prememes and she got an insight into book making
Sophie looked ready for summer as she stepped out in front of the Order of the Garter’s crockery in Windsor in a chic floral number last week
The mother-of-two (pictured right), who is married to Queen Elizabeth II’s youngest son Prince Edward, paired the elegant dress with a striking pink headpiece and kept her blonde locks neatly pinned up.
The Order of the Garter is a 700-year tradition, founded by Edward III in 1348, recognizing contributions of great public service from the honored – usually Lords and Ladies of the UK.
Foreign royals have been awarded ‘Stranger Knight’ honorary status since 1813, with controversial recipients over the years including Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany before World War I.
King Felipe was appointed by the late Queen during his state visit in July 2017 and King Willem-Alexander received the honor during his state visit in October 2018.