On September 05, 2019, The Duchess of Cornwall visited The Royal School of Needlework at Hampton Court Palace in London to launch the ‘Faces & Figures in Stitch’ exhibition. Founded in 1872, Royal Needlework creates bespoke commissions for the future as well as restoring historical textiles and heirlooms. At the ‘Faces & Figures in Stitch’ exhibition, more than 100 embroideries of key figures in history, including William Shakespeare, Nelson Mandela and David Bowie are being displayed. |