King Charles rewears quirky accessory and 40-year-old coat for church outing
King Charles demonstrated his commitment to sustainability on Sunday as he attended a church service in Norfolk wearing a recycled coat that he's owned for more than 40 years.
The monarch, who appeared to make a solo trip without his wife Queen Camilla, was photographed near his Sandringham estate rocking a double-breasted tweed coat that's been a wardrobe staple of his since the late 1980s.
His trusty garment was crafted by tailor Anderson & Sheppard and features a herringbone design, large pockets and a wide peak lapel. Charles, 76, has worn the smart coat on countless occasions, including on Christmas Day in 2009 and back in 1988 while out in Sandringham with his mother the late Queen Elizabeth II and his late father, Prince Philip.
As a huge advocate for championing green values and thrifty fashion, Charles also opted to rewear one of his quirky ties. The monarch, who boasts an impressive collection of printed accessories, opted to recycle his charming 'Cat and Owl' printed silk tie from Hermès.
The blush pink accessory featured an array of blue owls and a smattering of white cats dotted throughout. Charles previously donned the tie back in February 2023 when he welcomed Baerbel Bas, President of the German Bundestag during an audience at Buckingham Palace.
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A sustainable approach
In a bid to champion sustainable fashion, Charles helped to launch The Campaign For Wool back in 2010.
At the time, the monarch said in an interview: "A major part of the change has to be moving from a linear system to a circular one, where textiles and clothing are produced sustainably, enjoy long use, and are made using natural materials, specifically wool, which will biodegrade naturally and quickly at the end of their useful life."
Meanwhile, in September last year, His Majesty's charity, The King's Foundation, helped to launch a sustainable clothing line in collaboration with Net-A-Porter.
The garments were produced by six fashion graduates during a six-month residency at The King's Foundation's Dumfries House headquarters in Ayrshire, Scotland.
The 13-piece capsule collection included bias-cut slip dresses and stylish loungewear and knitwear, all with an emphasis on the use of responsible materials and techniques, and natural dyes.
Jacqueline Farrell, education director at the King's Foundation said: "Inspired by the natural world, this year's artisans have worked tirelessly to develop and hand-craft a unique capsule collection that will stand the test of time."
She added: "Everything we do here at the King's Foundation is inspired by His Majesty King Charles III's vision of harmony, promoting traditional skills and providing holistic, collaborative training for the fashion and textiles professionals of tomorrow."
