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King Charles Visits Lancashire to Celebrate Cheese and Community Resilience
King Charles III made a much-anticipated visit to Lancashire on 9 February 2026, underlining his long-standing support for British agriculture and artisan food producers. As part of a full day of engagements across the county, His Majesty took time to sample locally made cheese and officially open a new state-of-the-art cheesemaking site — a visit welcomed enthusiastically by local communities and producers alike.
The highlight of the royal visit was at Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses, a fourth-generation family cheesemaker based near Preston, where the King was on hand to mark the opening of the company’s new “cheese campus.” This cutting-edge facility brings together every stage of cheese production — from milk to maturation and packing — in one location following the devastating fire that destroyed the firm’s previous site in late 2023.
A Royal Taste Test with a Lancashire Classic
During his tour, King Charles met members of the Butler family, staff and local suppliers who helped rebuild the business. He also took the opportunity to sample Blacksticks Blue, one of Lancashire’s signature cheeses, paired inventively with blackcurrant jam on a ginger biscuit. The King described the combination as “perfect for dessert,” delighting the crowd and reinforcing his reputation as a fan of fine British produce.
His Majesty’s visit concluded with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque to celebrate the completion of the new facility — a symbol not only of family craftsmanship but also of resilience after adversity. “What an exceptional family business,” the King commented, recognising the importance of small, local food producers to the region’s economy and cultural heritage.
Warm Welcome Across the County
The Lancashire visit wasn’t solely about cheese tasting. King Charles began his day at Clitheroe Station, greeting crowds enthusiastic to catch a glimpse of the monarch and local representatives. Throughout the day he also visited rural venues including an auction mart, where he met farmers and even a Fell pony connected to the late Queen’s favourite mount.
Despite a brief moment of heckling from a member of the public about unrelated politics, the overall tone of King Charles’s meetings with communities was positive — with many locals expressing pride at the royal attention on Lancashire’s farmers, producers and rural way of life.
Highlighting Lancashire’s Cheese Heritage
Lancashire holds a special place in British cheese culture: the county is one of the few in England whose name is linked to multiple distinctive cheese styles — Tasty, Crumbly and Creamy Lancashire — celebrated for their rich flavour and traditional production.
By spotlighting this heritage during his visit, King Charles not only honoured a centuries-old food craft but also championed the importance of rural communities and small businesses in the UK’s cultural and economic fabric.
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