King Charles visited Thwaites brewery, praising its heritage and Coronation brew during a tour highlighting royal ties and tradition.

King Charles visited Samlesbury Hall in Lancashire, meeting with Rick Bailey of Thwaites, a family-run brewery with 700 years of history. The monarch engaged with the brewery’s shire horses, Thunder and Regal, which arrived in a traditional dray—echoing Queen Elizabeth II’s 1977 Silver Jubilee celebration. He discussed the brewery’s heritage, its growth to over 223 venues, and praised the design of its Coronation brew. The visit highlighted longstanding royal ties to the business and its role in preserving regional traditions.