Gradually resuming her activities, Kate Middleton was given a new role. This year, the Princess of Wales will join the list of assignors of “Royal Warrants”, royal mandates granted to companies recognized for their quality and know-how. Information revealed by the Times which Buckingham and Kensington have not yet officially commented on.
The princess “is keen to recognize British skills and industry”, confirmed a source to the newspaper who “hopes” that the princess will soon start presenting the awards. The transferors are chosen by the reigning monarch. If Queen Elizabeth II, the queen mother or even Prince Philip have been in their time, this will be the first time since the reine Mary – before her husband ascended the throne in 1910 – that a princess would join the ranks. A decision which may prove judicious given the great influence of Kate Middleton.
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What is a Royal Warrant?
A royal patent is a “mark of recognition to people or companies who have regularly provided goods or services to the royal household”, indicates the crown website, which specifies however that these products are not offered to the royal family and are based on a strictly commercial basis. By decision of Charles III, then still Prince of Wales, aspirants to the title must also have a solid policy on the environment and sustainable development.
Each warrant is valid for a maximum period of five years and authorizes whoever possesses it to associate their name with the royal arms. The Burberry label, Fiona Clare – favorite designer of the Queen Camilla – or even Philip Treacy – hatter to the royal family – are among the 800 brands to hold it. A recognition that does not stop at the borders of the United Kingdom. Thus, the French champagnes Bollinger, Pol Roger, Veuve Clicquot, Moët & Chandon as well as the Dubonnet liqueur also have it.
Last December, 400 companies were awarded a “Royal Warrant”, including Joe HansfordQueen Camilla’s official hairdresser for thirty years. Others had to say goodbye to it, including Nestlé and the confectionery company Cadbury, which had owned it since 1854.
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