The Winners and Losers After a Major Review of Royal Warrants

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Holding a royal warrant is coveted by many businesses, who can enjoy the benefits of boasting to the world that they are a favored supplier to the British royal family. But a recent review of warrant holders following the King’s accession to the throne is a reminder that such endorsements do not last forever.

Buckingham Palace has announced that the warrants held by Charles when he was Prince of Wales have been reviewed and that 145 of the businesses will continue to hold warrants from him as King. Of those, seven have also been given a second warrant from Camilla in her new position as a warrant-granter.

However, not all of the companies Charles endorsed as a Prince have stayed on his list. And companies that were previously endorsed only by Queen Elizabeth are still waiting to find out in a separate review what will happen with those warrants.

The businesses that Buckingham Palace chose to highlight in its announcement this week included Camel Valley vineyard in Cornwall. They produce English sparkling wines and have received warrants from both the King and the Queen. Small Welsh knitwear manufacturer Corgi Hosiery, specialist calligrapher London Scribes, tree-growers Barcham Trees, and first aid supplier Wallace Cameron International were all cited by the Palace as having the King’s warrant.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, recognized by both the monarch and his wife is Mayfair grocery store Fortnum & Mason. "To receive a Royal Warrant in 2024 requires a rigorous focus on acting for a sustainable future, supporting the country’s rural and farming communities and protecting the arts and heritage crafts,” their CEO Tom Athron said, touching on the idea that this criteria has become increasingly vital in the new reign.

Indeed, a report in the Mail on Sunday this weekend cited co-owner of Aberdeenshire butcher HM Sheridan, John Sinclair, who had lost his warrant from Charles. He is waiting to find out what will happen with the warrant he has from Queen Elizabeth. “Maybe it's because we're not fully organic,” he was quoted by the newspaper as saying after expressing his disappointment. The newspaper also reported that car manufacturers Vauxhall has lost its warrant and so has gas supplier Calor.

The full list of the 145 companies is on the website of the Royal Warrant Holders Association. It includes British fashion brands Burberry and Barbour as well as jewelers Cartier and car manufacturers Jaguar Land Rover. Photographer Hugo Burnand, who took the official coronation images, also retains his warrant.

Shop a selection of Royal Warrant holders here:

The Fortnum's Collection Hamper

Women's Classic Beadnell Wax Jacket

Kensington Tote Bag

Highgrove Summer Silk Scarf

Dogs Soho Notebook in Panama

JF Eau de Toilette, 1.7 oz.

To become a royal warrant holder businesses must have supplied goods or services to a royal household for five years within the last seven. The businesses can promote themselves as supplying the monarchy and use the Royal Arms in limited ways in connection with their products.

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