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Sam Russell

Princess of Wales visits silk mill to celebrate UK textile industry

The Princess of Wales speaks to children following a visit to Sudbury Silk Mills in Sudbury (Doug Peters/PA) - (PA Wire)

The Princess of Wales visited a family-run weaving mill to highlight the heritage of the British textile industry and jobs in the creative industries.

Kate, 43, stayed at Sudbury Silk Mills in Sudbury, Suffolk for longer than had been timetabled, and afterwards took the time to speak to schoolchildren who had waited outside the business for her.

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