The Duchess of Cornwall Stitched Portrait by the Royal School of Needlework

We are delighted to announce that Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron of the Royal School of Needlework, will be visiting us at Hampton Court Palace on Thursday 5 September. Launching our new exhibition, Faces & Figures in Stitch, The Duchess will come face to face with her own portrait, hand embroidered by our expert Embroidery Studio using the historic Blackwork technique. View our video to see how the piece was created and to reveal the finished embroidery. Faces & Figures in Stitch opens on 24 September. For bookings visit www.royal-needlework.org.uk