Prince Charles dons a hard hat and high viz jacket for visit to Royal Shakespeare company


Prince Charles looked elated today as he donned a hard hat and high-viz jacket to meet some of the skilled costume and prop-makers from the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) during a visit to Warwickshire.

The Prince of Wales was shown examples of the 40,000 items which make up the RSC’s costume store and toured the site of the ongoing multi-million pound redevelopment of the company’s existing Costume Workshop buildings and praised the ‘super actors’ from the prestigious company on his visit. 

During his visit to Stratford-upon-Avon, the heir to the throne also viewed a short performance of The Boy in the Dress at the RSC’s The Other Place venue, a play written by David Walliams with songs by Robbie Williams and Guy Chambers.

Prince Charles looked elated today as he donned a hard hat and high-viz jacket to meet some of the skilled costume and prop-makers from the Royal Shakespeare Company

Prince Charles looked elated today as he donned a hard hat and high-viz jacket to meet some of the skilled costume and prop-makers from the Royal Shakespeare Company

The Prince of Wales was shown examples of the 40,000 items which make up the RSC's costume store and tour the site of the on-going multi-million pound redevelopment of the company's existing Costume Workshop buildings

The Prince of Wales was shown examples of the 40,000 items which make up the RSC's costume store and tour the site of the on-going multi-million pound redevelopment of the company's existing Costume Workshop buildings

The Prince of Wales was shown examples of the 40,000 items which make up the RSC’s costume store and tour the site of the on-going multi-million pound redevelopment of the company’s existing Costume Workshop buildings

Often spotted with a vibrant tie collection, today was no exception for Charles who donned a patterned blue and white number under a grey suit and striped shirt under his high viz jacket and hard hat

Often spotted with a vibrant tie collection, today was no exception for Charles who donned a patterned blue and white number under a grey suit and striped shirt under his high viz jacket and hard hat

Often spotted with a vibrant tie collection, today was no exception for Charles who donned a patterned blue and white number under a grey suit and striped shirt under his high viz jacket and hard hat

Charles, who himself made a guest appearance on the boards at the RSC’s Stratford-upon-Avon theatre in 2016, was back in the town on Tuesday.

During his visit to the region he also delivered a speech at a cutting-edge automotive engineering facility in the heart of the West Midlands, telling his audience there was ‘no choice other than to decarbonise’ the car industry.

Charles looked delighted as he watched the young theatre group perform the play about a 12-year-old boy who loves playing football and wearing dresses. 

It’s a busy day for the father-of-two, with Charles set to officially open the National Automotive Innovation Centre (NAIC) at the University of Warwick’s campus later this afternoon. 

Hello there! Prince Charles waved to the crowd as he leaves the Royal Shakespeare Company, in Stratford-upon-Avon today

Hello there! Prince Charles waved to the crowd as he leaves the Royal Shakespeare Company, in Stratford-upon-Avon today

Hello there! Prince Charles waved to the crowd as he leaves the Royal Shakespeare Company, in Stratford-upon-Avon today

The Prince of Wales and Gregory Doran, Artistic Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), viewing the restoration work in the Costume Workshop of the RSC in Stratford-upon-Avon during a tour of Warwickshire and the West Midlands.

The Prince of Wales and Gregory Doran, Artistic Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), viewing the restoration work in the Costume Workshop of the RSC in Stratford-upon-Avon during a tour of Warwickshire and the West Midlands.

The Prince of Wales and Gregory Doran, Artistic Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), viewing the restoration work in the Costume Workshop of the RSC in Stratford-upon-Avon during a tour of Warwickshire and the West Midlands.

The Prince looked intrigued as he toured with Gregory Doran and saw the comapny's viewing the costume store of the RSC in Stratford-upon-Avon

The Prince looked intrigued as he toured with Gregory Doran and saw the comapny's viewing the costume store of the RSC in Stratford-upon-Avon

The Prince looked intrigued as he toured with Gregory Doran and saw the comapny’s viewing the costume store of the RSC in Stratford-upon-Avon

Prince Charles had a tour of the construction works which are taking place as part of a major redevelopment and restoration project, the costume stores and watched a short performance and met performers, staff and supporters at a reception.

Prince Charles had a tour of the construction works which are taking place as part of a major redevelopment and restoration project, the costume stores and watched a short performance and met performers, staff and supporters at a reception.

Prince Charles had a tour of the construction works which are taking place as part of a major redevelopment and restoration project, the costume stores and watched a short performance and met performers, staff and supporters at a reception.

He will also meet relatives of the late Professor Lord Bhattacharyya, who developed the idea for a centre of excellence in cutting-edge engineering innovation.

Often spotted with a vibrant tie collection, today was no exception for Charles who donned a patterned blue and white number under a grey suit and striped shirt. 

The royal added a touch of sophistication by co-coordinating with his pocket square, and later kept warm with a brown coat.

The Prince will also see a showcase of concepts for the future of sustainable travel from Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), Tata Motors and the Warwick Manufacturing Group.

These exhibits include electric racing vehicles developed by engineering students and Jaguar’s self-driving prototype, the I-Pace.

Cheerful Charles! The Prince of Wales couldn't help but smile at wellwishers as he walked between venues

Cheerful Charles! The Prince of Wales couldn't help but smile at wellwishers as he walked between venues

Cheerful Charles! The Prince of Wales couldn’t help but smile at wellwishers as he walked between venues

The laughing Prince! Charles looked delighted to watch the young performers and was pictured beaming in the audience

The laughing Prince! Charles looked delighted to watch the young performers and was pictured beaming in the audience

The laughing Prince! Charles looked delighted to watch the young performers and was pictured beaming in the audience 

During his visit to Stratford-upon-Avon, the heir to the throne also viewed a short performance from The Boy in the Dress at the RSC's The Other Place venue, a play written by David Walliams with songs by Robbie Williams and Guy Chambers. He is shown beaming in the audience

During his visit to Stratford-upon-Avon, the heir to the throne also viewed a short performance from The Boy in the Dress at the RSC's The Other Place venue, a play written by David Walliams with songs by Robbie Williams and Guy Chambers. He is shown beaming in the audience

During his visit to Stratford-upon-Avon, the heir to the throne also viewed a short performance from The Boy in the Dress at the RSC’s The Other Place venue, a play written by David Walliams with songs by Robbie Williams and Guy Chambers. He is shown beaming in the audience

Paying attention! Charles looked enthralled by the performance in the West Midlands today

Paying attention! Charles looked enthralled by the performance in the West Midlands today

Paying attention! Charles looked enthralled by the performance in the West Midlands today

Charles is also meeting the students, apprentices and employees at what is the largest automotive research and development facility of its kind in Europe.

In his role as patron of The Almshouse Association, the prince is later visiting the Nicholas Chamberlaine Almshouses in Bedworth, in the north of the county.

He is set to meet one of the residents in their home and will later be planting a tree in the gardens to mark his visit.

Armour fit for a Prince! Charles looked intrigued as he looked at the extensive costume collection

Armour fit for a Prince! Charles looked intrigued as he looked at the extensive costume collection

Armour fit for a Prince! Charles looked intrigued as he looked at the extensive costume collection

Charles gave the performers a round of applause after he watched a short performance of the Boy in a Dress

Charles gave the performers a round of applause after he watched a short performance of the Boy in a Dress

Charles gave the performers a round of applause after he watched a short performance of the Boy in a Dress