Highgrove by Sanderson: a royal collaboration full of elegance and poetry, inspired by the gardens of King Charles III’s private residence.
I warmly invite you to discover the recent collaboration between the British house Sanderson and the royal estate of Highgrove – an elegant, botanical alliance that I truly fell in love with. As I often say… thank goodness for the British!
It was in 1980 that the Highgrove estate, then rather neglected, was acquired by King Charles III, who was at the time the Prince of Wales. Nestled in the bucolic Gloucestershire countryside, the estate has, over the decades, become a remarkable example of a garden shaped with deep respect for nature and biodiversity. Guided by King Charles’s passion for gardening, Highgrove has become a living landscape composed of distinct scenes, each with its own mood and atmosphere.


I had the chance to visit these gardens in 2019, and I still carry with me the memory of an elegant, inspiring place, where attention to detail, reverence for the natural world, gentle eclecticism and botanical poetry all come together. I often return to the region, and I sometimes find myself passing through the village of Tetbury, not far from the estate, to reconnect with this very special place (and to revisit the renowned Westonbirt Arboretum, just nearby). I even succumbed to some lovely tableware in the Highgrove shop – here’s a little glimpse of it (in French).
You’ll find a few personal photos in this article, but none of the gardens themselves, as photography was not permitted for security reasons.


It is in this spirit of rural elegance that the Highgrove by Sanderson collection was born—a collaboration between the iconic British fabric and wallpaper house Sanderson and The King’s Foundation, established by the King over thirty years ago. The collection not only pays tribute to the singular beauty of the royal gardens, but also supports a noble cause: 10% of the proceeds will go to the Foundation to help preserve craftsmanship and promote sustainable artisanal education.
For over a year, the creative teams at Sanderson, led by Rebecca Craig and Claire Vallis, immersed themselves in the world of Highgrove. They studied its rhythms, its textures, its perspectives. From this immersion came a collection of wallpapers, printed or embroidered fabrics, velvets and jacquards – all made in the UK (except for the striped fabrics, which are woven in Italy), using the brand’s historic workshops. The collection draws on centuries-old expertise – from the heritage print presses of Loughborough to the looms of Lancaster. Needless to say, this collaboration was bound to win me over: botanical motifs, striped fabrics, British craftsmanship, and a personal fondness for the place!


The Highgrove by Sanderson collection is made up of several themes, each evoking a facet of the estate:
Highgrove Toile celebrates iconic elements: the summer house, sculpted busts, topiaries, and stone benches.
Hydrangea & Rose captures the garden’s floral abundance, inspired by blooming hydrangeas and rose bushes.
Topiary View offers a stylised panorama of the estate, with clipped hedges, a working kitchen garden and the famous Thyme Walk.
Some themes reveal influences from more distant cultures – such as the Carpet Garden, inspired by a drawing by King Charles himself. This enclosed garden, designed around a Turkish rug motif, brings together Italian cypresses, citrus trees, terracotta urns, lanterns and Eastern ceramics. The mural inspired by this scene beautifully blends English formality with Mediterranean heritage – a fusion echoed throughout parts of the garden.
Other fabrics allude to the decorative arts:
Salisbury (a very elegant theme), for instance, draws inspiration from Indian painted cottons (palampores) from the 17th to 19th centuries, which often adorn the interiors of the estate.
The Stumpery references the woodland fern garden, filled with symbolic sculptures and salvaged natural elements, embodying regeneration and renewal. Here, one can find a green oak temple, a treehouse, and several sculptural gifts presented to the King.


One of my favourites, Kitchen Garden, evokes the orchard’s apples, pears, and beans in a range of tones from beige and green to a striking blue. Meanwhile, Wildflower Meadow presents a bucolic scene where sheep, foxes, pheasants and even beehives gifted by Fortnum & Mason all make a charming appearance. And Pergola (I love it too, as well as the Apothecary Rose theme) reflects the architectural rhythm of the pergola offered to King Charles for his fiftieth birthday, where climbing roses and wisteria intertwine.
The collection is completed by Highgrove Stripes, a range of striped fabrics woven in Italy, designed to complement the prints with subtlety and balance. These stripes pair beautifully with the various floral motifs – every detail has been carefully considered.
Highgrove by Sanderson is a refined but never ostentatious collection, rooted in a place that has been inhabited, cultivated and transformed by one man’s vision – where the garden is far more than a backdrop; it is a way of life. I particularly appreciated the colour palette: subtle, soft, and fresh at once, especially the distinctive shade of blue that can be spotted in various corners of the estate. I may well bring it into my own home, in small, thoughtful touches.


To explore the collection, visit Sanderson’s Instagramand their website.
And if you’d like to dive even deeper without leaving your sofa, I highly recommend the beautiful book dedicated to the gardens of Highgrove.
The gardens at Highgrove are truly beautiful. Now a lovely range of fabrics, I love the Highgrove Stripes designs but then I always do love a stripe ☺️
A great run through of the collection!