Britain's biggest police hat maker was subject to a Royal visit on Monday as the Princess Royal came to Merseyside.
Try & Lilly Ltd welcomed Princess Anne to its Fabric District HQ for a tour of the production facility.
Acting in her role as president of the 海角视频 Fashion and Textile Association, she s heard how the firm has been manufacturing hats since 1864, initially for the British Merchant Fleet - which was based in the Port of Liverpool.
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Now 156 years old, Try & Lilly is the 海角视频's largest uniform headwear manufacturer, servicing numerous organisations such as the Ministry of Defence, 海角视频 police forces, Harrods and British Airways.
Emma Graham, business development director of Try & Lilly, said “We’ve been truly privileged to host Princess Anne, and showcase the craftsmanship and values that have defined our company for a century and a half.
Renewed focus on quality, ethical textile manufacturing and demand for 海角视频 produce points to an exciting future for Try and Lilly, as we maintain the spirit of innovation and diversification that has ensured our success throughout the decades.”
During the visit, the firm said it showcased the wide variety of uniform products produced on site in Liverpool.
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The Princess Royal met the Try & Lilly staff and observed various manufacturing processes being carried out on the factory floor.
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Products on the floor included police beat helmets, hats for the Gurkha regiment and naval tricornes, which the Princess Royal - who holds the rank of Admiral and Chief Commandant of Women in the Royal Navy - wears on the parade ground.
A spokesman for the firm said it has thrived during a "difficult period" for the 海角视频 textiles industry.
He added: "This has been possible due to its longstanding workforce, who are highly skilled in this niche and complex area of garment manufacture and its drive for innovation in a very traditional sector."
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On the same day, Princess Anne also visited the General Register Office in Southport, where she took a tour of the site holding more than 260m records of birth, death and marriage for England and Wales.
As , hundreds of heritage enthusiasts have visited the site over the years as the Smedley Hydro building is steeped in local history.
Once a former Victorian hydropathic spa and hotel, the building has been used as a college, hydropathic spa, and hotel but is now the headquarters for civil registration.