List of Royal Warrant holders of the British Royal Family

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Royal Warrant awarded by Elizabeth II to Jenners, a department store in Edinburgh

This is a list of present and past Royal Warrant holders of the British Royal Family.

British Royal Warrants are currently granted by Elizabeth II, the Duke of Edinburgh and the Prince of Wales to companies or tradespeople who supply goods and services. The warrant enables the supplier to advertise the fact that they supply to the royal family. Royal Warrants are only awarded to tradesmen. The professions, employment agencies, party planners, the media, government departments, and "places of refreshment or entertainment" (such as pubs and theatres) do not qualify.[1] The Merchandise Marks Act 1887 makes it illegal for companies to falsely claim that they have a Royal Warrant.

Companies [edit]

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B [edit]

C [edit]

D [edit]

  • Dacrylate Paints Limited – paint and decorative acrylics
  • DAKS Limited – outfitters
  • W J Daniel & Co – Supplier of Gifts
  • Darvilles of Windsor – Teas
  • Datacraft Design Limited- Space Management Software
  • DHL – courier services and logistics
  • Donald Russell Ltd – Gourmet Meat Suppliers
  • Dodson & Horrell, Ltd.- Horse and Dog Food Manufacturers
  • DOC Cleaning Limited – Cleaning Services

E [edit]

F [edit]

G [edit]

H [edit]

  • Halcyon Days Ltd – Enamels
  • Halls of Broxburn Ltd – Manufacturer of haggis, black pudding, and breakfast meats
  • Hamilton & Inches Ltd – Clocks
  • Hamleys – toys and sports equipment
  • R G Hardie & Company – bagpipes
  • Hare & Humphreys – decorating and gilding
  • D.R. Harris – chemists
  • Harvey Nichols – drapers
  • Hatchards – books
  • Haythornthwaite & Sons Ltd – Manufacturers of Grenfell Garments
  • Henry Newbery – furnishing trimmings
  • Henry Poole & Co – Livery Tailors[7]
  • Heinz – Food
  • CH Haygarth & Sons – gun & rifle Makers
  • Hayter – grass cutting equipment
  • Hazlitt Gooden & Fox – arts & crafts
  • Heywood Hill Ltd – Bookstore
  • Thomas Hine & Co. – suppliers of cognac
  • Hobs Reprographics plc
  • Holland & Holland – sporting firearms
  • Holt Renfrew – furrier; now Canadian upmarket department store
  • House of Fraser
  • Howgate Dairy Foods – cheese
  • HP Foods – HP Sauces
  • Hunter Boots – Wellington Boots
  • Hypnos – Upholstery and Bedding[8]
  • Hoval – Heating Boilers

I [edit]

  • IBM United Kingdom Ltd – Information Systems
  • Inverawe Smokehouses – Smoked Salmon [9]

J [edit]

K [edit]

  • Kent & Sons – hairbrushes
  • Kinloch Anderson – Kilts and Highland Dress
  • Kelloggs – cereal products
  • Kimberly-Clark – toiletries
  • Kodak Ltd. – Manufacturers of Photographic Supplies

L [edit]

M [edit]

  • Ian Macleod Distillers Ltd – Glengoyne Whiskies
  • Maggs Bros Ltd – Antiquarian Books
  • Mappin & Webb – Silversmiths
  • Mansour – antique carpets
  • Malvern – bottled water
  • Martini & Rossi – Martini Vermouth
  • McFarlane Telfer Ltd – Catering Equipment Engineers
  • McIlhenny Co – Tabasco Sauce
  • McVitie's – biscuits
  • Milborrow Chimney Sweeps – Chimney sweeps
  • Mitre Hall and Letts – Furnishing fabrics and bedding
  • Mobile Vehicle Servicing [Nottingham] – Automotive Engineers
  • Morny Soaps – Soap Manufacturer
  • Moss & Co – Timber Importers and Merchants
  • G.H. Mumm et Cie – Champagne
  • Musk's – Newmarket Sausages
  • Musto Ltd – Manufacturer of outdoor clothing for country sports and sailing

N [edit]

  • Nairobi Coffee & Tea Co Ltd – Coffee
  • NCR Ltd – Computer Equipment and Services
  • A Nash – brooms
  • National Foaling Bank – Foster mares for orphan foals

P [edit]

R [edit]

S [edit]

  • Samsung Electronics – Electronics
  • Sandeman – sherry
  • William Sanderson & Son – Vat 69 Scotch whisky
  • Sandicliffe Motor Garage Ltd – motor horse boxes and automobile engineers
  • Schweppes Holdings Limited – Schweppes & Rose's soft drinks
  • Secol – polyester film based archival storage and presentation systems
  • Sharwood's – chutney, oriental spices and Indian curry powder
  • Sheen Botanical Labels Limited – engraved plant and tree labelling
  • Shell UK – Purveyor of Motor Spirit Visit Shell
  • Shepherd Neame – cherry brandy
  • H.M Sheridan – Poultry and Game Dealer
  • Shield Pest Control UK Limited – pest control services
  • Shipton Mill – exceptional millers of quality flour
  • Slumberland – bedding i.e. pillows and duvets
  • Smythson – leather goods and stationery
  • Spink – auctioneers
  • Spode – china
  • Stanley Gibbons – stamps
  • Steinway & Sons – pianos[11]
  • Sterling Corporate Communications
  • Staples Beds – manufacturers of bedsteads and bedding
  • Stoneham Plc – kitchen and fine furniture manufacturers
  • Straights Direct Limited – animal feeds
  • Strongbow Cider – cider
  • Strong Vend – Bean to Cup coffee machines and other vending machines
  • Suttons Seeds – bulbs and seeds
  • Swaine Adeney Brigg – equestrian and leather goods
  • Stromsholm – horseshoes and farriery equipment

T [edit]

U [edit]

V [edit]

W [edit]

X [edit]

Y [edit]

This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it.

Grantors [edit]

HM the Queen has granted 686 Royal Warrants.
HRH the Prince of Wales has granted 159 Royal Warrants.
HRH the Duke of Edinburgh has granted 38 Royal Warrants.

Table of current warrants [edit]

Company Grantor Trade Legend on the warrant Date of warrant* Established Reference
Abels Moving Services Ltd HM the Queen Removals and storage services Removals and Storage Services 1989 1958 [12]
Anthony Buckley & Constantine Ltd HRH the Duke of Edinburgh Photographers Photographer 2005 1951 [13]
Aquadition Ltd HM the Queen Water Treatment Services Water Treatment Services 2009 1972 [14]
Artistic Iron Products Ltd HRH the Duke of Edinburgh Transportation and vehicles Carriage Builder 1979 1962 [15]
Austin Reed Group Ltd HM the Queen, HRH the Prince of Wales Clothing, footwear and accessories Outfitters 1994 1900 [16]
Autoscan Ltd HRH the Duke of Edinburgh Stationery, printing and calligraphy Manufacturers of Power Filing Systems 1973 1967 [17]
Barnard & Westwood HM the Queen, HRH the Prince of Wales Bespoke printing and bookbinding Printers and bookbinders 1985 1921
Beken Of Cowes Ltd HRH the Duke of Edinburgh Photographers Marine Photographers 1956 1888
Benney HRH the Duke of Edinburgh Jewellers/silversmiths/electroplaters Gold and Silversmiths 1974
Blossom & Browne's Sycamore HRH the Duke of Edinburgh Household goods and cleaning Launderers and Dry Cleaners 1997 1888

[18]
Boots Opticians HRH the Duke of Edinburgh Opticians Dispensing Opticians 1956 1750 [19]
Daks Ltd HRH the Duke of Edinburgh Clothing, footwear and accessories Outfitters 1956 1894

[20]
Datacraft Design Limited HM the Queen Computers, software and office technology Manufacturers and Suppliers of Space Management Software 2008 1994 [21]
Ede & Ravenscroft Ltd HRH the Duke of Edinburgh Clothing, footwear and accessories Robe Makers 1689 1963 [22]
Edward Goodyear Ltd HRH the Duke of Edinburgh Horticulture Florist 1978 1879 [23]
Firmin & Sons Ltd HRH the Duke of Edinburgh Clothing, footwear and accessories Manufacturer of Insignia, Buttons and Accessories 2005 1655

[24]
Fisher & Donaldson HM the Queen Bread, Cakes and Confectionary Bakers 2011 1919 [25]
Fisher Productions HRH the Prince of Wales Event Design, Lighting & Production Lighting & Production Services 2000 1985
Frank Smythson Limited HRH the Duke of Edinburgh Stationery, printing and calligraphy Supplier of Leathergoods 1964 1887

[26]
Gieves & Hawkes Ltd HRH the Duke of Edinburgh Clothing, footwear and accessories Naval Tailors and Outfitters 1809 1771

[27]
Halcyon Days Ltd HRH the Duke of Edinburgh Antiques and Works of Art Suppliers of Objets d'Art 1978 1950
Hatchards HM the Queen, HRH the Prince of Wales, HRH the Duke of Edinburgh Books and Newsagents Booksellers 1965 1797
Holland & Holland Ltd HRH the Prince of Wales, HRH the Duke of Edinburgh Sports, hobbies and entertainment Rifle Makers 1963 1835
Hunter Boot Ltd HRH the Duke of Edinburgh Clothing, footwear and accessories Suppliers of Waterproof Footwear 1977 1856

[28]
J. Barbour & Sons Ltd HM the Queen, HRH the Prince of Wales, HRH the Duke of Edinburgh Clothing, footwear and accessories Manufacturers of Waterproof & Protective Clothing 1971 1894
Jaguar Land Rover Limited HM the Queen, HRH the Prince of Wales, HRH the Duke of Edinburgh Transportation and vehicles Manufacturers of Land Rover Vehicles 1951 1922
James Lock & Co Ltd HRH the Prince of Wales, HRH the Duke of Edinburgh Clothing, footwear and accessories Hatters 1956 1676
James Purdey & Sons Ltd HRH the Duke of Edinburgh Sports, hobbies and entertainment Gun Makers 1868 1814 [29]
John Lobb Ltd HRH the Prince of Wales, HRH the Duke of Edinburgh Clothing, footwear and accessories Bootmakers 1956 1856

[30]
Johns & Pegg HRH the Duke of Edinburgh Clothing, footwear and accessories Military Tailors 1956 1803

[31]
Jones Yarrell & Company Limited T/A Jones Yarrell Leadenhall HM the Queen, HRH the Prince of Wales, HRH the Duke of Edinburgh Books and Newsagents Newsagents 1960 1760
Kent Haste Lachter Ltd HRH the Duke of Edinburgh Clothing, footwear and accessories Taylor 2010 1986

[32]
Kinloch Anderson Ltd HRH the Duke of Edinburgh Clothing, footwear and accessories Tailors and Kiltmakers 1903 1868

[33]
Lyle & Scott Limited HRH the Duke of Edinburgh Clothing, footwear and accessories Manufacturers of Underwear and Knitwear 1975 1874

[34]
Penhaligon's Ltd HRH the Duke of Edinburgh Cosmetics, health and beauty Manufacturers of Toilet Requisites 1903 1860

[35]
Peter Jones HRH the Prince of Wales, HRH the Duke of Edinburgh Furnishings and linens Draper and Furnisher 1987 1877 [36]
Shipton Mill Ltd HRH the Prince of Wales Exceptional Millers Of Quality Flours Flour Millers 1998
Spink & Son Ltd HM the Queen, HRH the Duke of Edinburgh Medals and insignia Medallists 1900 1666

[37]
Stephens Brothers Ltd HRH the Duke of Edinburgh Clothing, footwear and accessories Shirt Maker & Hosier 1956
Taylors of Harrogate HRH the Prince of Wales Beverages Suppliers of Beverages 2009
The General Trading Company (Mayfair) Ltd HM the Queen, HRH the Prince of Wales, HRH the Duke of Edinburgh Fancy Goods Suppliers of Fancy Goods 1963 1920

[38]
Tirlin Pin Dykers HM the Queen Drystane Dykers (Dry Stone Wallers) Drystane Dykers 1992
Tis Software Ltd HRH the Duke of Edinburgh Computers, software and office technology Computer Software Manufacturers 1984
Toye, Kenning & Spencer HM the Queen Gold and Silver Laces, Insignia and Embroidery Suppliers of Gold and Silver Laces, Insignia and Embroidery 1956

[39]
Truefitt & Hill HRH the Duke of Edinburgh Cosmetics, health and beauty Hairdressers 1998 1805

[40]
Unitech Complete Computing HM the Queen, HRH the Prince of Wales, HRH the Duke of Edinburgh Computers, software and office technology I.T. Providers 1996
WhippetGrey Ltd HRH the Duke of Edinburgh Giftware Supplier of Giftware 1995 2013
W.J. Daniel & Co. HM the Queen Beds, Furniture, Toys, Household Department Store 1901
Yardley of London HM the Queen, HRH the Prince of Wales Manufacturers of Toiletry Products Manufacturers of Toiletry Products 1955 1770 [41]

* Date of first Royal Warrant if multiple warrants awarded 2013

References [edit]

Notes [edit]

  1. ^ "The Royal Warrant Holders Association". www.royalwarrant.org. Archived from the original on 2008-04-02. Retrieved 2008-06-02. 
  2. ^ http://www.royalwarrant.org/rwha-search
  3. ^ Ashton-Jones, Christopher (2008-06-30). "Royal Warrant – a peerage for trade". London: The Times. Retrieved 01-08-2009. 
  4. ^ [1], Fisher & Donaldson's tasty treats – by appointment to the Queen
  5. ^ G&B Electric – Home
  6. ^ "Members of Windsor, Eton & District Royal Warrant Holders Assocation". The Windsor, Eton & District Royal Warrant Holders Association. Retrieved 3 January 2013. 
  7. ^ "HENRY POOLE & CO (SAVILE ROW) LTD". London: THE ROYAL WARRANT HOLDERS ASSOCIATION. Retrieved 10-01-2011. 
  8. ^ [2]
  9. ^ smokedsalmon.co.uk
  10. ^ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/the_queens_diamond_jubilee/9280431/Royal-Warrant-holders-the-seal-of-approval.html
  11. ^ "Steinway & Sons", The Royal Warrant Holders Association. Retrieved August 12, 2011.
  12. ^ Abels Moving Services, by Appointment to HM the Queen
  13. ^ Anthony Buckley & Constantine Limited – International Portrait Photographers, London and Hong Kong – By Royal Appointment
  14. ^ Aquadition
  15. ^ http://www.benningtoncarriages.co.uk/about-us/our-history
  16. ^ [3]
  17. ^ http://www.autoscanuk.co.uk/about_us.html
  18. ^ "About Blossom and Browne's Sycamore". www.blossomandbrowne.com. Retrieved 2013-04-29. 
  19. ^ http://www.danda.co.uk/about-us/
  20. ^ "About us / DAKS History, Heritage, Timeline". www.daks.com. Retrieved 2013-04-29. 
  21. ^ [4]
  22. ^ http://www.edeandravenscroft.co.uk/about-ede-ravenscroft/company-history/300-years-of-ceremonial-dress-forensic-wig-making/
  23. ^ http://www.edwardgoodyear.com
  24. ^ "Firmin House - About Us". www.firminhouse.com. Retrieved 2013-04-29. 
  25. ^ Fisher & Donaldson
  26. ^ "From hats to handbags, the Royals buy only the best – and now you can too". London: www.dailymail.co.uk. 2008-05-05. Retrieved 2008-06-02.  Text " Mail Online " ignored (help)
  27. ^ "The History of Gieves & Hawkes". www.gievesandhawkes.com. Retrieved 2008-06-02. 
  28. ^ "The Hunter Story « Hunter Life « Hunter Boots". www.hunter-boot.com. Retrieved 2008-06-02. 
  29. ^ "James Purdey and Sons – History of Purdey". www.purdey.com. Retrieved 2008-06-02. 
  30. ^ "History". www.johnlobbltd.co.uk. Retrieved 2008-06-02. 
  31. ^ "Davies & Son - Savile Row Tailor History". www.daviesandson.com. Retrieved 2013-04-29. 
  32. ^ "John Kent". http://kenthastelachter.com. Retrieved 2013-04-29.  Text " Kent Haste Lachter " ignored (help)
  33. ^ "Royal Warrants". www.kinlochanderson.com. Retrieved 2008-06-02.  Text " Kinloch Anderson " ignored (help)
  34. ^ "History – Company – Lyle & Scott". www.lyleandscott.com. Archived from the original on 2008-03-27. Retrieved 2008-06-02. 
  35. ^ "- Penhaligons". www.penhaligons.co.uk. Retrieved 2008-06-02. 
  36. ^ http://www.johnlewis.com/our-shops/peter-jones
  37. ^ "History of Spink: Dealers and Auctioneers in Coins, Medals, Stamps, Banknotes & Books since 1666". www.spink.com. Retrieved 2008-06-02. 
  38. ^ "The General Trading Company". www.generaltradingcompany.co.uk. Retrieved 2008-06-02. 
  39. ^ "Toye, Kenning & Spencer". www.toye.com. Retrieved 2012-02-08. 
  40. ^ "Truefitt & Hill Home". www.truefittandhill.co.uk. Retrieved 2008-06-02. 
  41. ^ The Yardley London Story

Bibliography [edit]

  • By Appointment: 150 Years of the Royal Warrant and Its Holders, Tim Heald, Queen Anne Publisher (2 Nov 1989), ISBN 0-356-17099-3

External links [edit]

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