Rolls-Royce welcomes Princess Royal to Goodwood
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars welcomed The Princess Royal to the Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood for her first official visit, as part of the marque’s 120th anniversary celebrations.
Chris Brownridge, chief executive, introduced Princess Anne to members of the Rolls-Royce board, including the directors of finance, manufacturing, sales and brand, global communications and human resources, before conducting a tour of the plant.
The tour took in key behind-the-scenes areas including the Surface Finish Centre, Bespoke & Starlight Headliner department, Assembly, Interior Trim and Interior Surface Centres and the Test & Finish facility. At each stop, The Princess Royal met managers, associates and apprentices, who explained how their materials, processes and craft skills contribute to creating what is widely known as ‘the best car in the world’.
The CEO and director of manufacturing then briefed Princess Anne on the site extension project now underway on land adjacent to the marque’s existing plant and global headquarters. Mr Brownridge explained that this represents the first major change to the physical footprint and facilities at the Home of Rolls-Royce since it opened in 2003.
The project is crucial to the company’s long-term sustainability and prosperity. More than 2,500 people work at the Home of Rolls-Royce, at Goodwood, and the company supports more than 7,500 jobs in its wider supply chain. A 2023 study by the London School of Economics found that Rolls-Royce contributes more than half a billion pounds to the UK economy every year, with a fifth generated locally in Chichester and West Sussex.
Attended by an audience of Rolls-Royce associates, Princess Anne unveiled a plaque commemorating her visit and signed the Visitors’ Book.
Mr Brownridge commented on the visit: “We’re honoured to welcome The Princess Royal to the Home of Rolls-Royce as part of our 120th anniversary celebrations this year. Her Royal Highness makes her first visit to Goodwood at a pivotal moment in our history, as we embark on the biggest investment in our manufacturing facilities and capabilities since we began building motor cars here in 2003. Through meetings with a broad range of colleagues – including world-class craftspeople and the new generation of talent represented by our apprentices – we were delighted to have the opportunity to show The Princess who we are, what we do and our immense contribution to the local, regional and national economies. We’re proud to continue the relationship Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has enjoyed with the Royal Family over many decades.”
Source: https://www.pesmedia.com/rolls-royce-welcomes-princess-royal-to-goodwood
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