THE Princess Royal visited an innovative York business to present it with a prestigious award and go behind the scenes to learn what makes it special. Her Royal Highness was given an exclusive behind-the-scenes look today (Wednesday October 30) at how luxury British-made beds go from farm to factory at Harrison Spinks’ farm at Bolton Percy, York and its manufacturing facility in . The royal visit to the pioneering British bedmaker celebrated the family-run business’ achievements in sustainability and innovation, ending with the presentation of the King’s Award for Sustainable Development.
Simon Spinks, chairman of Harrison Spinks, said: “We are deeply honoured and grateful to welcome Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to our farm and factory today, and thank her for taking the time to learn about our sustainable practices, meeting with our hard-working team, and presenting us with the King’s Award for Sustainable Development, which is an incredible privilege." The visit began at the bedmaker’s Yorkshire farm, where The Princess Royal met the Lord-Lieutenant of North Yorkshire, Mrs Jo Ropner, and the Harrison Spinks team. Her Royal Highness learned about Harrison Spinks’ sustainable farming practices, including its award-winning Wensleydale sheep and pioneering use of hemp and flax, which is processed into its own luxury mattress fillings.
During the visit, the company demonstrated its environmentally friendly processes, including its use of homegrown hemp and.
