Rory Hutton Goes Royal: A Trio of Coronation Scarves to commemorate King Charles III Coronation

A trio of silk scarf designed by renowned accessories designer and illustrator Rory Hutton celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty The King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen.   

They have been designed and produced specifically for three esteemed institutions, namely Westminster Abbey, Highgrove and The National Portrait Gallery.

If one's searching for a gift or seeking a stylish addition to one's own collection, these scarfs (all 90x90cm) would be great options to commemorate the special occasion.

Designed exclusively for Westminster Abbey where the coronation will take place on May 6th, Rory has designed this classic silk scarf shown below to commemorate the first coronation to take place at the Abbey in 70 years.  Rory took inspiration from the oak leaves and birds represented on the coronation chair, the Abbey’s medieval tiles and the heraldic animals and plants which symbolise the four nations that make up the United Kingdom.

British designer Rory Hutton holds up a silk scarf he had designed exclusively for
Westminster Abbey to mark the coronation of King Charles III

Created from Rory’s signature linocut illustrations, this intricate medieval inspired design of the Abbey scarf looks resplendent in a vintage style colour palette of red, white and blue. The borders are emblazoned with the names of the King and Queen as well as the coronation date.

Separately Rory has designed another silk scarf exclusively for Highgrove, the family residence of King Charles III and his Queen. It lies southwest of Tetbury in Gloucestershire, England.

Rory Hutton's silk scarf designed exclusively for Highgrove

Rory drew inspiration from the gardens at Highgrove, including motifs such as delphiniums, ferns, and elegantly clipped topiaries. These emblematic Highgrove features are intertwined with HM The King and HM The Queen's insignias, and dates of the Coronation, along with a border of oak leaves and acorns, evoke a sense of grandeur and festivity.

Set against a rich, patriotic colour palette, this 90x90cm silk scarf is complete with rolled-edges comes presented in a printed card envelope, making it an excellent gift option for a loved one or a stylish addition to your own collection.

And finally the third silk scarf to commemorate the Coronation by Rory Hutton is this silk scarf below in a black and neutral colourway designed exclusively for the National Portrait Gallery by Rory Hutton.

This Rory Hutton silk scarf for the National Portrait Gallery Collection features a central emblem marking
King Charles III, with the dates of the Coronation.

Inspired by British monarchs, the design features a 'family tree' consisting of British monarchs throughout history all of whom are featured sitters in the National Portrait Gallery Collection. 

Rory Hutton is an award winning artist, print maker and historian. His work draws inspiration from architecture, theatre and dance, and he has collaborated with numerous arts and heritage institutions.

Also designed by Rory for the National Portrait Gallery Collection for the Coronation is a silk pocket square that measures 35x35cm.

Cambridge-based Rory Hutton is recipient of multiple accolades, having designed numerous silk scarves - often featuring vivid lino cuts and striking block designs - for UK arts and heritage institutions, including The Royal Collection and Victoria & Albert Museum and those mentioned above. His creative inspirations include architecture, theatre, opera, and dance. 

In the January 2023 issue of The English Home, Rory Hutton was awarded a New Year Honours in the category of 'Rising Stars'.  He is also a Scottish Edge winner; Ion Magazine Breakthrough Awards winner; runner-up in the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, and nominated for the ACE (Association of Cultural Enterprises) Awards.

Rory Hutton's new scarf for Westminster Abbey commemorates King Charles III Coronation

Award-winning, Cambridge-based designer Rory Hutton has launched a new scarf designed exclusively for Westminster Abbey as the official King Charles III Coronation scarf to commemorate the first coronation to take place at the Abbey in 70 years.

Rory started working with Westminster Abbey since 2019 on this classic silk scarf, shown at left with the British designer and below.

He took inspiration from the oak leaves and birds represented on the coronation chair, the Abbey’s medieval tiles and the heraldic animals and plants which symbolise the four nations that make up the United Kingdom.  

Created from Rory’s signature linocut illustrations, this intricate medieval inspired design is resplendent in a vintage-style colour palette of red, white and blue. The borders are emblazoned with the names of the King and Queen as well as the coronation date.

The official King Charles III Coronation scarf by Rory Hutton was commissioned by Westminster Abbey 
to commemorate the first coronation to take place at the Abbey in 70 years.
Made in Italy in 100% silk, the scarf measures: 90x90cm. 

This year, the artist,, known also as a print maker and historian, is also celebrating his 10th anniversary since starting his business in 2013 with handmade Irish linen bow ties.

In the January 2023 edition of The English Home, he was awarded a New Year Honour in the category "Rising Stars",  while the Homes & Antiques magazine had described the designer’s scarves as ‘worthy collectables’.  Previous awards included Ion Magazine Breakthrough Awards winner and runner-up in the Great British Entrepreneur Awards.

Rewilding Blooms scarf (45x45cm) created by Rory Hutton, featuring lively linocut illustrations of Ground Elder, Primroses, Brambles, Buttercups, Ragged Robin, Nettles, Cow Parsley, foxgloves, bluebells, dog roses, daffodils, and orchids. This scarf is designed to celebrate the theme of rewilding, showcasing the beauty of native
plant species that are essential to our ecosystems.  It is a result of the collaboration between Rory Hutton, and Hannah Gardner, a Kew-trained head gardener with over 20 years of experience in sustainable and organic horticulture.

Rory Hutton said: “From making bow ties in my home studio in Wimbledon and achieving considerable success with my silk scarves to receiving a thrilling commission to design a range of items to celebrate the King’s coronation, it has been a hugely rewarding decade for me.

“At the heart of my work - essentially, guiding it for every item - are a commitment to reinterpret historical themes for modern audiences, and a joy in creating visually striking and culturally relevant designs."

Rory Hutton's Constance scarf in blue (90x90cm).

It features roses and peonies tied in elaborate bouquets alongside Chinese fans of varying shapes. These prints were developed from lino blocks lending them a distinctive and contemporary feel.
This design is available in four unique colour-ways.

Rory Hutton Anniversay Portrait by Anne Schwarz

Rory Hutton has collaborated with more than 30 major heritage and retail institutions at home and abroad, including Buckingham Palace, The British Museum, The Royal Opera House, Victoria & Albert Museum, National Theatre, Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens in California.  Notable clients include Fortnum & Mason of Piccadilly and Brown Thomas, Dublin.

Over the last five years, Rory has designed over 100 silk scarves, featuring his signature linocut illustrations and block colours, most of them commissioned by clients to celebrate major exhibitions, events, and anniversaries, including a Queen Elizabeth II commemorative scarf commissioned by Westminster Abbey, and Feminine Power: The Divine to the Demonic for The British Museum. 

Rory’s most recent collection has been inspired by the 400th anniversary this year of the publication of Shakespeare’s First Folio, widely regarded as one of the most significant literary treasures in the world. The range is stocked by the National Theatre, Royal Opera House, Westminster Abbey, and The British Museum.

Rory’s charitable work includes designing Christmas cards for The Hands Up Foundation to raise funds for medical centres and schools in Syria and Lebanon; and designing crowdfunding awards for The Art Fund’s ‘Conserve Canaletto’ campaign.

As his business enters its second decade, Rory plans to move into interior design, encompassing tablecloths, napkins, wallpapers, and upholstery fabrics - both, for the home and the UK and international hospitality sector - all of which will be informed by his deep love of art, craft, and heritage.

All images courtesy of Rory Hutton Ltd.