In London, a Printer Fit for a Queen

Barnard & Westwood, which printed the program for Elizabeth II’s funeral, often does jobs for royalty.

LONDON — During Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral last month at Westminster Abbey, most attendees — including royalty, dignitaries and politicians — received an elegant paper program, known as an order of service, detailing the event’s speakers, prayers and musical selections.

On the back page of the 22-page booklet was a name that, unlike those high-profile mourners, would not have been widely known: Barnard & Westwood, the company that printed it.

“No one’s really heard of us,” said Alasdair Abrines, the company’s sales and marketing director, during an interview at a restaurant near the company’s discreet workshop

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