List of royal warrant holders of the British royal family
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This is a list of present and past Royal Warrant holders of the British Royal Family.
British Royal Warrants are currently granted by Queen 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.[2]
Grantors
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.
The Royal Warrant Holders Association has a searchable directory.[3]
Partial table of current warrants
Company | Grantor | Trade | Legend on the warrant | Date of warrant* | Established | Reference |
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Abels Moving Services Ltd | HM the Queen | Removals and storage services | Removals and Storage Services | 1989 | 1958 | [4] |
Anthony Buckley & Constantine Ltd | HRH the Duke of Edinburgh | Photography | Photographer | 2005 | 1951 | [5] |
Aquadition Ltd | HM the Queen | Water Treatment Services | Water Treatment Services | 2009 | 1972 | [6] |
Artistic Iron Products Ltd | HRH the Duke of Edinburgh | Transportation and vehicles | Carriage Builder | 1979 | 1962 | [7] |
Asprey London Limited | HRH the Prince of Wales | Luxury goods | Jewellers, Goldsmiths and Silversmiths | 1982 | 1781 | [8] |
Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd | HRH the Prince of Wales | Transportation and vehicles | Motor Car Manufacturer and Repairer | 1982 | 1913 | [9] |
Austin Reed Group Ltd | HM the Queen, HRH the Prince of Wales | Clothing, footwear and accessories | Outfitters | 1994 | 1900 | [10] |
Autoscan Ltd | HRH the Duke of Edinburgh | Stationery, printing and calligraphy | Manufacturers of Power Filing Systems | 1973 | 1967 | [11] |
J. Barbour and Sons | HM the Queen, HRH the Duke of Edinburgh, HRH the Prince of Wales | Clothing and Outerwear | Manufacturers of Waterproof and Protective Clothing | 1974 | 1894 | [12] |
Barrow & Gale Limited | HM the Queen | Leather goods | Manufacturers of Royal Maundy Purses | 1968 | 1750 | [13] |
Berry Brothers & Rudd | HM the Queen, HRH the Prince of Wales | Wine and Spirits | Wine & Spirits Merchants | 1903 | 1698 | [14] |
Blossom & Browne's Sycamore | HRH the Duke of Edinburgh | Household goods and cleaning | Launderers and Dry Cleaners | 1997 | 1888 | [15] |
Cadbury UK Ltd | HM the Queen | Chocolate goods | Chocolatiers | 1969 | 1831 | [16] |
Chippysmate workshop supplies | HM the Queen | suppliers of building maintenance consumerbles and tools. | 2004 | |||
Daks Ltd | HRH the Duke of Edinburgh | Clothing, footwear and accessories | Outfitters | 1956 | 1894 | [17] |
Daks Ltd | HM the Queen | Clothing, footwear and accessories | Outfitters | 1962 | 1894 | |
Daks Ltd | HRH the Prince of Wales | Clothing, footwear and accessories | Outfitters | 1982 | 1894 | |
Datacraft Design Limited | HM the Queen | Computers, software and office technology | Manufacturers and Suppliers of Space Management Software | 2008 | 1994 | [18] |
Dollond & Aitchison (since 2009 trading as Boots Opticians) | HRH the Duke of Edinburgh | Opticians | Dispensing Opticians | 1956 | 1750 | [19] |
Ede & Ravenscroft Ltd | HRH the Duke of Edinburgh | Clothing, footwear and accessories | Robe Makers | 1963 | 1689 | [20] |
Edward Goodyear Ltd | HRH the Duke of Edinburgh | Horticulture | Florist | 1978 | 1879 | [21] |
Firmin & Sons Ltd | HRH the Duke of Edinburgh | Clothing, footwear and accessories | Manufacturer of Insignia, Buttons and Accessories | 2005 | 1655 | [22] |
Fisher & Donaldson | HM the Queen | Bread, Cakes and Confectionary | Bakers | 2011 | 1919 | [23] |
Fortnum & Mason PLC | HM the Queen, HRH the Prince of Wales | Groceries and provisions | Grocers & Provision Merchants, Tea Merchants | 1955 | 1707 | [24] |
Foodspeed Ltd | HM the Queen | Dairy | Fresh Milk and Dairy Products | 2012 | 200(-) | [25] |
Frank Smythson Limited | HRH the Duke of Edinburgh | Stationery, printing and calligraphy | Supplier of Leathergoods | 1964 | 1887 | [26] |
Garrard & Co. Ltd | HRH the Prince of Wales | Jewellery | Jewellers, Goldsmiths and Silversmiths | 1989 | 1735 | [27] |
Gieves & Hawkes Ltd | HRH the Duke of Edinburgh | Clothing, footwear and accessories | Naval Tailors and Outfitters | 1809 | 1771 | [28] |
The Goring | HM the Queen | Hotel | Hospitality Services | 2013 | 1910 | [29] |
Hamilton & Inches Ltd | HM the Queen | Jewellery | Silversmiths & Clock Specialists | 1955 | 1866 | [30] |
HP Foods Ltd (acquired by Heinz) | HM the Queen | Condiment | HP Sauces | 1951 | 1875 | [31] |
Hunter Boot Ltd | HRH the Duke of Edinburgh | Clothing, footwear and accessories | Suppliers of Waterproof Footwear | 1977 | 1856 | [32] |
Jaguar Cars | HM the Queen, HRH the Duke of Edinburgh, HRH the Prince of Wales | Transport & Storage | Manufacturers of Motor Vehicles | 1922 | [33] | |
J. Floris Ltd | HM the Queen, HRH the Prince of Wales | Perfumes and toiletries | Perfumers, Manufacturers of Toilet Preparations | 1971 | 1730 | [34] |
J Hewit & Sons Ltd | HM the Queen | Manufacturers of leather, bookbinding material retailer | Manufacturers of Leather | 1975 | 1849? | [35] |
Jack Barclay Bentley Service Centre | HM the Queen | Car servicing and repair | Service and Repair of Motor Vehicles | 2014 | 1927 | [36] |
James Lock & Co. Ltd | HRH the Prince of Wales, HRH the Duke of Edinburgh | Hatmaking | Hatters | 1956 | 1676 | [37] |
James Purdey & Sons Ltd | HRH the Duke of Edinburgh | Sports, hobbies and entertainment | Gun Makers | 1868 | 1814 | [38] |
John Bell & Croyden | HM the Queen | Pharmacy | Pharmacists | 1958 | 1798 | [39] |
John Lobb Ltd | HRH the Prince of Wales, HRH the Duke of Edinburgh | Clothing, footwear and accessories | Bootmakers | 1956 | 1856 | [40] |
Johns & Pegg | HRH the Duke of Edinburgh | Clothing, footwear and accessories | Military Tailors | 1956 | 1803 | [41] |
Kent Haste Lachter Ltd | HRH the Duke of Edinburgh | Clothing, footwear and accessories | Taylor | 2010 | 1986 | [42] |
Kinloch Anderson Ltd | HRH the Duke of Edinburgh | Clothing, footwear and accessories | Tailors and Kiltmakers | 1903 | 1868 | [43] |
Laphroaig distillery | HRH the Prince of Wales | Scotch Whisky | Distillers and Suppliers of Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 1994 | 1815 | [44] |
Lyle & Scott Limited | HRH the Duke of Edinburgh | Clothing, footwear and accessories | Manufacturers of Underwear and Knitwear | 1975 | 1874 | [45] |
McIlhenny Company | HM the Queen | Condiments | Supplier of Tabasco sauce | 2009 | 1868 | [46] |
McFarlane Telfer | HM the Queen | Maintenance | Catering & Refrigeration Engineers | 2011 | 1992 | [47] |
Penhaligon's Ltd | HRH the Duke of Edinburgh | Cosmetics, health and beauty | Manufacturers of Toilet Requisites | 1903 | 1860 | [48] |
Peter Jones | HRH the Prince of Wales, HRH the Duke of Edinburgh | Furnishings and linens | Draper and Furnisher | 1987 | 1877 | [49] |
Procter & Gamble | HRH the Prince of Wales | Consumer products | Manufacturers of Soap & Detergents | 1965 | 1837 | [50] |
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | HM the Queen, HRH the Duke of Edinburgh, HRH the Prince of Wales | Electronics | Television and audio-visual equipment | 2012 | 1938 | [51] |
Scan Computers International Ltd | HM the Queen | High Performance Personal Computers & IT Hardware | High Performance Personal Computers & IT Hardware | 2014 | 1987 | [52] |
Stanley Gibbons Ltd | HM the Queen | Antiques, Art & Conservation | Philatelists | [53] | ||
Rigby & Peller | HM the Queen | Corsetiere & Lingerie Specialists | Corsetiere & Intimates | 1960 | 1939 | [54] |
Shepherd Neame Ltd. | HRH the Prince of Wales | Beers | Specialist Products | 1998 | 1698 | [55] |
Skyman Sacks & Bags Ltd | HM the Queen | Suppliers of Sacks & Bags | [56] | |||
Spink & Son Ltd | HM the Queen, HRH the Duke of Edinburgh | Medals and insignia | Medallists | 1900 | 1666 | [57] |
Swarovski Optik | HM the Queen | Optical lenses | Suppliers of Binoculars | 2009 | 1949 | [58] |
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 | [59] |
The Mayfair Cleaning Company | HM the Queen | Office and Commercial Cleaning | Cleaning Services | 2000 | 1910 | [60] |
The Ritz | HRH the Prince of Wales | Hotel | Banqueting and Catering Services | 2002 | 1906 | [61] |
Toye, Kenning & Spencer | HM the Queen | Gold and Silver Laces, Insignia and Embroidery | Suppliers of Gold and Silver Laces, Insignia and Embroidery | 1956 | 1685 | [62] |
Truefitt & Hill | HRH the Duke of Edinburgh | Cosmetics, health and beauty | Hairdressers | 1998 | 1805 | [63] |
Twinings & Co. Limited London | HM the Queen | Tea | Tea and Coffee Merchants | 1837 | 1706 | [64] |
Universal Lighting Services Ltd | HM the Queen | Suppliers of Decorative Lighting | Lighting Suppliers | 2009 | 1970 | [65] |
Vale Brothers Ltd | HM the Queen | Manufacturer of Horse Grooming Brushes | ||||
Yardley of London | HM the Queen, HRH the Prince of Wales | Manufacturers of Toiletry Products | Manufacturers of Toiletry Products | 1955 | 1770 | [66] |
References
Notes
- ^ "The Royal Warrant Holders Association". www.royalwarrant.org. Archived from the original on 2008-04-02. Retrieved 2008-06-02.
- ^ "The Merchandise Marks Act 1887". archive.org. p. 63. Retrieved 2013-12-04.
- ^ "Search Royal Warrant Holders". Royal Warrant Holders Association. Retrieved 2015-04-01.
- ^ Abels Moving Services, by Appointment to HM the Queen
- ^ Anthony Buckley & Constantine Limited – International Portrait Photographers, London and Hong Kong – By Royal Appointment
- ^ Aquadition
- ^ Our History - Bennington Carriages
- ^ "Royal Warrant Holders Association: Asprey London Limited". Retrieved 2014-11-27.
- ^ Royal Warrant Search
- ^ Men's Clothing, Suits and Shirts | New Season at Austin Reed
- ^ Autoscan Limited | Automated Storage | Storage Carousels
- ^ J. Barbour and Sons
- ^ "Royal Warrant Holders Association: Barrow & Gale Limited". Retrieved 2014-11-27.
- ^ "History of Berry Bros. & Rudd".
- ^ "About Blossom and Browne's Sycamore". www.blossomandbrowne.com. Retrieved 2013-04-29.
- ^ "Cadbury, by Royal Appointment to HM The Queen". www.cadbury.co.uk. Retrieved 2014-04-05.
- ^ "About us / DAKS History, Heritage, Timeline". www.daks.com. Retrieved 2013-04-29.
- ^ [1]
- ^ Dollond & Aitchiso, About Us
- ^ 300 Years of Ceremonial Dress & Forensic Wig Making - Ede & Ravenscroft
- ^ http://www.edwardgoodyear.com
- ^ "Firmin House - About Us". www.firminhouse.com. Retrieved 2013-04-29.
- ^ Fisher & Donaldson
- ^ "Royal Warrant Holders Association: Fortnum & Mason PLC". Retrieved 2014-11-28.
- ^ http://www.foodbev.com/news/royal-warrant-granted-to-foodspeed-limit
- ^ "From hats to handbags, the Royals buy only the best – and now you can too". The Daily Mail. London. 2008-05-05. Retrieved 2008-06-02.
- ^ "Royal Warrant Holders Association: Garrard & Co. Ltd". Retrieved 2014-11-27.
- ^ "The History of Gieves & Hawkes". www.gievesandhawkes.com. Retrieved 2008-06-02.
- ^ "Goring eNewsletter, January 2013" (PDF). www.thegoring.com/. Retrieved 2013-05-22.
- ^ "Royal Warrant Holders Association: Hamilton & Inches Ltd". Retrieved 2014-11-27.
- ^ Hui, Ling (2013-01-24). "Queen-approved: Products with a royal warrant". Toronto Sun. Retrieved 2015-04-01.
Heinz Warrant holder since: 1951 When it comes to Britain's two most popular condiments, ketchup and brown sauce, the Queen prefers to order hers from a Pittsburgh-based company. The brand acquired HP Foods, the maker of the legendary HP Sauce, in 2005.
- ^ "The Hunter Story « Hunter Life « Hunter Boots". www.hunter-boot.com. Retrieved 2008-06-02.
- ^ "Jaguar Heritage".
- ^ "Royal Warrant Holders Association: J. Floris Ltd". Retrieved 2014-11-27.
- ^ "J Hewit & Sons Ltd - About Us". www.hewit.com. Retrieved 2013-07-15.
- ^ "Jack Barclay Bentley Granted a Royal Warrant". www.hrowen.co.uk. Retrieved 2014-07-14.
- ^ "Royal Warrant Holders Association: James Lock & Co. Ltd". Retrieved 2014-11-27.
- ^ "James Purdey and Sons – History of Purdey". www.purdey.com. Retrieved 2008-06-02.
- ^ "History". www.johnbellcroyden.co.uk. Retrieved 2014-06-06.
- ^ "History". www.johnlobbltd.co.uk. Retrieved 2008-06-02.
- ^ "Davies & Son - Savile Row Tailor History". www.daviesandson.com. Retrieved 2013-04-29.
- ^ "John Kent". Kent Haste Lachter. Retrieved 2013-04-29.
- ^ "Royal Warrants". Kinloch Anderson. Retrieved 2008-06-02.
- ^ Dominic Roskrow; Gavin D. Smith; Juergen Diebel; Davin de Kergommeaux (20 August 2012). Whiskey Opus. DK Publishing. p. 138. ISBN 978-1-4654-0517-3.
- ^ "History – Company – Lyle & Scott". www.lyleandscott.com. Archived from the original on 2008-03-27. Retrieved 2008-06-02.
- ^ "Tabasco® Honored as Her Majesty's Hot Sauce". Avery Island, Louisiana: McIlhenny Company. 13 April 2009. Retrieved 11 November 2013.
- ^ McFarlane Telfer | Catering & Refrigeration Engineers
- ^ "- Penhaligons". www.penhaligons.co.uk. Retrieved 2008-06-02.
- ^ Peter Jones
- ^ "Royal Warrant Holders Association: Procter & Gamble". Retrieved 2014-11-27.
- ^ "By Royal Appointment". Samsung. Retrieved 2008-06-02.
- ^ "Scan - By Royal Appointment". Scan Computers International Ltd. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
- ^ "STANLEY GIBBONS LTD". Royal Warrant Holders Association. Retrieved 2015-02-06.
- ^ "History of Rigby & Peller: Royal Corsetiere to H.M. Queen Elizabeth II". www.rigbyandpeller.co.uk. Retrieved 2008-06-02.
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- ^ http://www.skyman-sacks.co.uk.
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(help) - ^ "History of Spink: Dealers and Auctioneers in Coins, Medals, Stamps, Banknotes & Books since 1666". www.spink.com. Retrieved 2008-06-02.
- ^ "Swarovski Optik Granted Royal Warrant". Advantage Austria. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
- ^ "The General Trading Company". www.generaltradingcompany.co.uk. Retrieved 2008-06-02.
- ^ "The Mayfair Cleaning Company Ltd". The Coronation Festival. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
- ^ Vanessa Barford (2013-07-12). "Royal warrants: What they tell us about the Royal Family". BBC News Magazine. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
- ^ "Toye, Kenning & Spencer". www.toye.com. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
- ^ "Truefitt & Hill Home". www.truefittandhill.co.uk. Retrieved 2008-06-02.
- ^ "History of Twinings".
- ^ "Royal Warrant - Universal Lighting Services". www.universal-lighting.co.uk. Retrieved 2008-06-02.
- ^ The Yardley London Story
Bibliography
- By Appointment: 150 Years of the Royal Warrant and Its Holders, Tim Heald, Queen Anne Publisher (2 Nov 1989), ISBN 0-356-17099-3