Back in public life in Great Britain since her recent battle with cancer, Kate Middleton is preparing to obtain a huge favor from the royal family. A great first since the wife of Prince William and mother of George, Louis and Charlotte will be the first Princess of Wales since 1910 to grant royal warrants, according to the Times.
The princess who celebrated her 43rd birthday last week”will recognize British skills and industry by honoring its favorite businesses“, according to the publication taken up by the tabloid Hello!. As a reminder, King Charles began issuing warrants as Prince of Wales in 1980 but this practice was not extended to Princess Diana after their marriage the following year.
So what is a royal warrant? “A Royal Warrant is granted as a mark of recognition to individuals or businesses who have regularly provided goods or services to the royal household. It is up to the monarch to decide who can grant royal warrants, and these people are called licensors” says the newspaper. In the past, Queen Elizabeth II, Queen Elizabeth Mother and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh have also had the power to grant warrants.
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According to the royal family's official website, there are currently more than 800 royal warrant holders. “The company concerned does not need to be British or based in the UK. Commissioned companies do not provide their goods or services free of charge to royal houses, and all transactions are carried out on a strictly commercial basis“, we can read. Royal warrants can therefore be awarded to companies around the world.
An official Royal Warrant display document is sent to the lucky recipient, proving that they are authorized to use the Royal Coat of Arms and the title lasts for five years. A great gift for any business manager. And for Kate Middleton then!
