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What is a Royal Warrant?
A Royal Warrant of Appointment is a document that permits a company to use the Royal Arms in
connection with its business in an appointed trading capacity. It is granted for up to five years at a time
as a mark of recognition for the ongoing supply of goods or services traded with and used by the Royal
Household
Monarchs and some senior members of the Royal Family
have granted Royal Warrants for centuries.
The Monarch decides who may grant Royal Warrants.
These are known as the Grantors. Their Majesties have
granted their individual Warrants as King and Queen
since May 2024.
HM The King has since appointed HRH The Prince of
Wales and HRH The Princess of Wales as Grantors of
Royal Warrants, beginning in Spring 2026 when grants
will be made to selected Royal Warrant holders.
The next round of applications for new Royal Warrants
of Appointment to any one of the four Grantors will open
in May and June 2026, when any eligible company may
apply.
Warrants are granted to a named individual within a
company, known as the Grantee, who is responsible for
the correct use of the relevant Royal Arms.
Companies holding Royal Warrants of Appointment
represent a huge cross-section of trade and industry, from
sole traders to multinationals. They are united by a
commitment to the highest standards of service, quality,
excellence and craftsmanship.
About the RWHA
The Royal Warrant Holders Association was formed in
1840 to ensure the continued existence of the Royal
Warrant as a treasured institution. Today it continues to
assist with the administration of Warrants, as well as
advising members on all Royal Warrant matters.
