Buckingham Palace curtains transformed into Christmas household essentials
Buckingham Palace East Wing opens for first time to welcome public
GB News
Curtains from Buckingham Palace have been transformed into luxury foot stools.
Eight unique pieces featuring recycled royal drapery are set to be auctioned online to benefit the King's Foundation charity.
This isn't the first time palace furnishings have found new life, with previous curtains having been repurposed into kimonos that were sold at auction last year.
The foot stools will be sold in time for Christmas, allowing royal enthusiasts to own a piece of the Palace.
Buckingham Palace curtains have been transformed into luxury foot stools
PA
The initiative continues the royal family's commitment to sustainability while supporting charitable causes through the King's Foundation, which focuses on preserving traditional craft skills.
The curtains being repurposed come from both Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, featuring elegant "delft blue floral, vintage rose and teal, and rich damask burnt orange drapery" from the 1950s to 1990s during Queen Elizabeth II's reign.
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, which Queen Camilla is a patron for, has joined the charitable project.
Their resident dogs seeking forever homes participated in the photoshoot for the auction lots, creating a unique blend of royal heritage and animal welfare.
Previous curtains having been repurposed into kimonos that were sold at auction last year.
PA
The collaboration aims not only to find new homes for the repurposed royal furnishings but also to help rehome some of Battersea's dogs.
The King's Foundation will receive all proceeds from the online auction, supporting their mission to preserve traditional craftsmanship.
The handcrafted wooden stools were expertly created at the Snowdon School of Furniture, located within King Charles's Highgrove Estate in Gloucestershire.
The upholstery work was completed by members of the Dumfries House Sewing Bee in Scotland, a community initiative that welcomes anyone interested in developing their textile skills.
LATEST ROYAL NEWS:
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, which Queen Camilla is a patron for, has joined the charitable project
PA
The project aligns perfectly with King Charles's well-known commitment to environmental sustainability and conservation.
The Royal Family has previously seen success with similar charitable auctions, with last year's sale of Coronation chairs raising more than £32,000.
Buckingham Palace will not host state visits for the next three years as it undergoes a £369million refurbishment programme.
The closure marks a significant shift in royal hospitality arrangements as the palace undergoes its largest refurbishment in decades.
You may like
