June 23, 2025 I Award
John Packer’s Managing Director Meets King Charles III
Rob Hanson, managing director of John Packer Musical Instruments, speaks with King Charles III during a reception at Windsor Castle.
John Packer Musical Instruments, the U.K.-based musical instrument manufacturer, distributor and retailer, recently received royal recognition as the company’s managing director, Rob Hanson, met with His Majesty the King.
Hanson attended a reception at Windsor Castle in Berkshire, where he spoke with King Charles III, as well as HRH The Princess Royal and HRH The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh. The reception came after John Packer Musical Instruments won the King’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category, recognizing the outstanding international growth of the business. This is the second time JP Musical Instruments has won the award, having received the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category in 2018.
“Attending the royal reception at Windsor Castle was a huge honor, and it was a pleasure to chat with His Majesty the King and other members of the royal family about the work of John Packer Musical Instruments,” Hanson said. “The King showed great interest in the growth of the company and took time to discuss its continued progress in what is a fast-paced and continually-evolving international trading landscape.”
The King’s Awards for Enterprise, previously known as The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, were renamed in 2023 to reflect His Majesty The King’s desire to continue the legacy of HM Queen Elizabeth II by recognising outstanding U.K. businesses. The Award program, now in its 59th year, is the most prestigious business award in the U.K., with successful businesses able to use the esteemed King’s Awards Emblem for the next five years.
