This is a list of past royal warrant of appointment holders of the British royal family. A full list is available here.
British royal warrants are currently granted by King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales to companies or tradespeople who supply goods and services. The warrant enables the supplier to advertise that they supply to the royal family. The professions, employment agencies, party planners, the media, government departments, and "places of refreshment or entertainment" (such as pubs and theatres) do not qualify. The Merchandise Marks Act 1887 (50 & 51 Vict. c. 28) makes it illegal for companies to falsely claim that they have a royal warrant.
Following the death of Elizabeth II and the accession of Charles III in 2022, their royal warrants became void but remained valid for up to two years. Applications for new warrants from the King and Queen opened in May 2024, taking effect in 2025.
Grantors Current King Charles III (from 2024). During his tenure as Prince of Wales, King Charles III granted 159 royal warrants, void but still usable for two years since his accession as king. In May 2024, King Charles III and Queen Camilla granted their first royal warrants of appointment of the new reign. Queen Camilla (from 2024). William, Prince of Wales (from 2026). Catherine, Princess of Wales (from 2026).
Former Queen Elizabeth II granted 686 royal warrants during her reign. Warrants that had not previously expired became void upon her death in September 2022. Warrant holders have two years to discontinue the use of her Royal Arms, but companies may apply for a warrant from King Charles III. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh granted 38 royal warrants. As in the case of his wife, these became void upon his death in April 2021, with holders having two years to discontinue the use of his royal arms. King George VI Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother granted many royal warrants until her death in 2002. King Edward VIII King George V Queen Mary King Edward VII Queen Alexandra Queen Victoria Prince Albert King William IV Queen Adelaide King George IV King George III
Current warrants
A downloadable list of current warrant holders Always current, updated as required. and a searchable directory, Search finds all warrants in force at the time. kept up to date, are available from the Royal Warrant Holders Association.
Partial table of warrants before the death of Elizabeth II Several companies that had held Royal Warrants were no longer included on the Royal Warrant of Appointment list after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Company Grantor Trade Legend on the warrant Date of Validity Date of warrant Established ReferenceA&M Restoration and ConservationThe Queen, the Prince of WalesRestoration and conservation of Interiors, FurnitureGeneral Conservators20192019?2000Abbey England LtdThe QueenSaddlery, Leather Goods and FashionSaddlery Workshop Materials20191832 Abels Moving Services Ltd The Queen Removals and storage services Removals and Storage Services2019 1989 1958 A.C Bacon Engineering LtdThe QueenSteel framed and agricultural buildingsManufacturer of Steel-Framed Buildings20191961A.C Cooper (Colour) LtdThe Prince of WalesAntiques, arts and conservationFine Art Photographers20191918A&E Fire Equipment LtdThe Prince of WalesFire prevention and security systemsFire Fighting Equipment and Fire Detection Services20191965A. Fulton Company LtdThe QueenUmbrella ManufacturersUmbrella Manufacturers20191956A. Hester LtdThe QueenOrganic waste and environmental contractorsSupplier of Environmental Services20191920 A. J Charlton and Sons Ltd The Queen Gate Manufacturers Gate Manufacturers2019 2000 1903 A. J Charlton and Sons Ltd . "113 Years of History"A.J Freezer Water Services LtdThe QueenIrrigation System Specialists & SuppliersIrrigation Equipment Supplies20192019?2002Amerex Fire International LtdThe QueenFire Protection ProductsFire Protection Products201920091985A. NashThe QueenBroomsticksManufacturer of Besom Brooms and Pea Sticks201919991700sAbaris Holdings Limitedt/a Arthur Sanderson & SonsThe QueenSoft Furnishings, Wallpapers, Paints and FabricsSuppliers of wallpapers, paints and fabrics201919551860Absolute FloorcareThe QueenCleaning, maintenance and renovation servicesSpecialist Cleaning Services20192018?1989Adexchange Media LimitedThe QueenSupplier of Recorded Telephone MessagesSupplier of Recorded Telephone Messages20192019?2001Agma LtdThe QueenCleaning & Hygiene ProductsCleaning & Hygiene Products20192019?1968Agri-CycleThe QueenPlastic Recycling, Farm WasteAgricultural Waste Recycling20192019?2004 Apex Lifts and escalators Ltd. The Queen Lifts Manufacturers and Suppliers of Passenger Lifts20192019? 1970 Ainsworths Homeopathic PharmacyThe Queen, the Prince of Wales, the Queen Mother (until 2002)Homeopathic medicines and Bach flower remediesChemists201919801980Airglaze Aviation GmbHThe QueenAircraft Servicing, RestorationSupplier of Polish and Protective Coatings20192019?2017?AJ Lowther & Son LtdThe QueenSupplier of steel-framed buildings and cladding. Building & MaintenanceSupply & Refurbishment of Steel Framed Buildings20192019?1965Alan Scott