All Of The Royal Warrant Holders Selected By The King & Queen (So Far)

When the late Queen Elizabeth II sadly passed away, the circa 800 companies holding her royal stamp of approval had only two years remaining to display her coat of arms. With her son, King Charles III, settling into his role as monarch, it was only a matter of time before he unveiled his own selection of preferred companies – and 145 were revealed in May 2024, with Queen Camilla selecting seven of her favourites, too.

Fast forward to December 2024, and we have another fresh batch of 386 brands. The difference this time, however, is that the brands were drawn from Queen Elizabeth II’s existing pool. This means Charles has had the lovely task of reinstating brands as Royal Warrant holders – and the harsher task of stripping some brands of their seal of approval (including, most notably, chocolate makers Cadbury).

Here are all of the Royal Warrant holders selected by King Charles and Queen Camilla so far, including those granted their status in May and those just revealed in December.

The late Queen Elizabeth II granted Royal Warrants to more than 800 companies. (c) Instagram @theroyalfamily

What Is A Royal Warrant?

Royal Warrants have been granted for centuries as a way of recognising the brands that have supplied goods to senior royals. The monarch decides who can grant them (the ‘Grantors’), with King Charles deciding that he and Queen Camilla can award them.

How Do You Get One?

The criteria for qualification is notoriously strict. Even the newest warrant holders will have been used regularly by the household for at least five years – a fact that will have been stringently checked by the Association of Royal Warrant Holders’ selection committee. The select trusted brands are permitted to display the Royal Arms of the relevant household on their packaging – or all three. The practice of awarding warrants began in 1155, when Henry II granted the Weavers’ Company a Royal Charter. Companies have sought royal favour ever since.

Our Favourite Royal Warrants Awarded By King Charles III

Royal Warrants are awarded to a vast array of companies with specialisms spanning boot making to laundry. Companies are not necessarily British (we’re looking at you, Cartier and Champagne Laurent-Perrier), but there is strong representation for some of our favourite British institutions, including Waitrose, Fortnum & Mason and Barbour.

Here are some of our favourites at C&TH.

Lock & Co.

The oldest hat shop in the world still dressing and turning heads

Ettinger

Classic quintessentially British leather goods with global appeal

James Purdey & Sons

Reimagining a proud heritage brand for the future

Roberts Radio

Combining tactile design with cutting-edge technology

Heirlooms

Bespoke linens created with care and expertise

Turnbull & Asser

The definitive British shirtmaker designing and creating clothing with integrity and skill

Holland & Holland

Perfecting the art of shooting since 1835

Crockett & Jones

The heritage English shoemaker

Berry Bros. & Rudd

Britain’s oldest wine and spirits merchant

Penhaligon’s

The heritage fragrance house embracing the future

Barbour

The heritage and lifestyle brand celebrating 130 years

Cole & Son

Beautifully crafted wallpapers and printed fabrics