WIMBORNE had a hand in the robes worn by King Charles and Queen Camilla at last month’s Coronation ceremony.

Master Embroiderer Jen Goodwin, who is based in Wimborne, was part of an expert team from the Royal School of Needlework (RSN) responsible for several items used in the ceremonies and celebrations.

The RSN’s Embroidery Studio managed the embroidery of the Anointing Screen, designed and hand embroidered Queen Camilla’s Robe of Estate and conserved the King’s Robe of State and Coronation Sword Belt, originally worn by King George VI in 1937.

The team worked on Queen Camilla’s Robe of Estate

The studio also worked on the Throne Chairs and Chairs of Estate used at Westminster Abbey, including a newly embroidered coat of arms for The Queen.

Jen started her journey in hand embroidery as an apprentice at the RSN, based at Hampton Court Palace, and has since spent 20 years as a tutor, author and designer.

“I am very proud to be part of the team at the Royal School of Needlework to have worked on the Coronation, it has meant the world to me,” she said.

Members of the RSN Studio Team at work

Jen also holds classes for embroiderers of all abilities in small groups at Walford Mill Crafts, where she teaches a wide variety of hand embroidery techniques.

For details of Jen’s activities and other workshops and exhibitions, visit www.walfordmillcrafts.co.uk.