King Charles' Sandringham estate just announced a new collaboration that could change how we sleep
The monarch's residence marked Wool Month with a rare collection that will reshape how our bedrooms look and feel
We never expected King Charles to influence how we decorate our bedrooms, but in 2023’s most unexpected twist, his Sandringham estate launched a mattresses and bedding collection that might just change how we sleep.
Located in Norfolk, around 110 miles from London, the Sandringham Estate is one of King Charles’ most beloved royal residences – famously playing host to the family over the Christmas holiday. However, it is about to become associated with some of the best mattresses and bedding on the market.
Sandringham announced its partnership with Wrought Iron and Brass Bed Co. and Baavet Wool Duvets, who will use wool from King Charles' sheep to create luxury mattresses and bedding to mark Wool Month and encourage us to 'get cozy' for fall.
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'It’s time to celebrate Wool Month and welcome the new season – we’re excited to share our very special collection of British-made mattresses and bedding crafted with authentic British wool,' Sandringham and the bedding company shared.
'We’ve created a truly unique series of products made with the highest quality material and care – all certified by Made in Britain. Join us this month as we honor the beauty of authentic British-made, British wool products and gear up for a cozy autumn.'
As mentioned, the collection pays homage to locally sourced wool from the sheep owned by King Charles. However, the collaboration also encourages us to shop sustainably and invest in eco-friendly bedding that will stand the test of time. However, this will come as no surprise to followers of King Charles, as the monarch is a known champion for environmental issues.
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In recent years alone, King Charles has spent time campaigning for conservation, organic farming, and other eco-causes – and much of his work takes place from his royal residences. Alongside this recent work at Sandringham, the monarch uses the weeds from his official home, Highgrove House, to create clothing with fashion designers Vin+Omi.
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'The greatest challenge we face is to reform our relationship with nature, to put sustainability at the heart of our economy, and to recognize that the conservation of nature is not a luxury but a necessity,' the King once shared in a statement regarding the environment.
So, while we can't be certain that King Charles will use this mattress and bedding every night, we'd be surprised if they weren't used somewhere around Sandringham. And, as the estate reminds us, there's no better time to invest than this fall.
For more information about Sandringham's legacy, we're picking up a copy of this book via Amazon below.
Sandringham: The Story of a Royal Home | $21.99 on Amazon
Featuring a blend of narrative history and family chronicle, this hard-back book commemorates the centenary of one of the royal residences worldwide.
Megan is the Head of Celebrity Style News at Homes & Gardens. She first joined Future Plc as a News Writer across their interiors titles, including Livingetc and Real Homes, before becoming H&G's News Editor in April 2022. She now leads the Celebrity/ News team. Before joining Future, Megan worked as a News Explainer at The Telegraph, following her MA in International Journalism at the University of Leeds. During her BA in English Literature and Creative Writing, she gained writing experience in the US while studying in New York. Megan also focused on travel writing during her time living in Paris, where she produced content for a French travel site. She currently lives in London with her antique typewriter and an expansive collection of houseplants.
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