King Charles III’s Artistic Vision Informs a Collection of Poetic Textiles by Sanderson
The sublime gardens at Highgrove, the monarch's private residence in England, inspire a dynamic fabric collection
When King Charles III acquired Highgrove, his personal, late 18th-century residence in Gloucestershire, England, the rambling landscape contained little more than a kitchen garden and a few neglected trees. In the 40 years since, Charles has transformed the estate’s 15 acres into a glorious mix of manicured English plots and fairy-tale-like nooks, which serve as living testament to his passion for horticulture and his dedication to sustainable practices.
That symphony of spaces now acts as the inspiration for a transportive textile collection by Sanderson.
“The Cotswolds has this level of color that’s very understated, very beautiful, very sophisticated,” says Claire Vallis, design director at Sanderson Design Group, which has held a warrant to produce fabric and wallpaper for the royal family since 1924. “Every time you go to the garden, it’s a different palette.”
Done in collaboration with The King’s Foundation—a philanthropy that supports historic preservation, British heritage craft, and environmental initiatives—as well as with creative input from the monarch himself, Sanderson’s Highgrove collection reimagines archival patterns using elements found on the estate. Delphinium,
a particularly important flower to the king, was added to an early 1900s chintz featuring lilac for a robust repeat of vibrant bouquets. The meandering pathways, Acer trees, Japanese maples, and active beehives seen in the Wildflower Meadow are portrayed in a playful cotton fabric available in two colorways as well as a jaw-dropping brocade.
“British decorating is very eclectic, so we wanted it to represent elements from around the world,” says Vallis of the assortment, which incorporates everything from English crewel embroidery to hand-blocked prints from India.
Although the Sanderson team is tight-lipped about which fabrics have already found their way into the royal residences, the Highgrove collection is obviously reflective of Charles. “The garden itself is very personal to the king,” says Vallis. “When you look across the different vistas, you can really see an artist’s eye.”
A version of this article first appeared in print in our 2025 Summer Issue under the headline “Royal Touch.” Subscribe to the magazine.