HRH The Princess Royal visited Jaguar Land Rover’s UK plant for a special diamond anniversary tour to mark 60 years of manufacturing since the first vehicle was produced at the Halewood facility.

Anne, Princess Royal was given exclusive insight into electrification plans and works underway at the facility in Merseyside as it is reimagined as an all-electric manufacturing facility.

Local charity, The Inclusive Hub, was also invited to the royal occasion after being selected by employees for a vehicle donation as part of an internal recognition scheme. HRH The Princess Royal presented the charity with a Discovery Sport, built at Halewood, on behalf of JLR. 

The donation was in recognition of their work in the local community to empower people of all ages and abilities through exercise and education.

Commenting at the milestone event, Trevor Leeks, JLR Halewood Operations Director, said: “I’m delighted to be joined by Her Royal Highness, the Lord Lieutenant, honoured guests and my fellow JLR family to celebrate our Diamond Anniversary year for car manufacturing at Halewood today.

“While Halewood’s history began 60 years ago under different ownership, many of our wonderful people have long connections through that era into today’s stewardship under JLR.

“We look forward to an exciting new chapter as the plant progresses at pace to an all-electric future building the next generation of vehicles as we deliver our Reimagine strategy and our ambition to be the world’s leading modern luxury car manufacturer.”