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The Association is not part of the Royal Household, but
belongs to its members. Membership is open to all
Warrant-holding companies.
HM The King appoints The Prince and Princess of
Wales as Grantors of Royal Warrants
HRH The Prince of Wales and HRH The Princess of
Wales will each begin granting Royal Warrants of
Appointment from Spring 2026, when grants will be
made to selected Royal Warrant holders.
Alongside its partners, the Association offers a full events
programme and opportunities for members to connect at
a national level and through its local associations. It also
supports selected charities through its Charity and craftspeople via QEST. Once a year, the Association also
awards the Plowden Medal for advancement within the
conservation profession.
Applications from non-Warrant-holding companies for
Royal Warrants of Appointment from Their Royal
Highnesses will open in May 2026 until the end of June
2026. Application forms and instructions will be available
from the Association upon request during the application
period.
History
The history of the Royal Warrant can be traced back to
medieval times, when competition for Royal favour was
intense and the Monarch had the pick of the country's
best tradespeople. By the 15th century, the Lord
Chamberlain, as head of the Royal Household, formally
appointed tradespeople with a Royal Warrant of Appointment – a practice that continues to this day.
Our Local Associations
Many Royal Warrant holders are within reach of
Buckingham Palace and Clarence House in London.
There are also concentrations of Royal Warrant holders
around other Royal Residences – Windsor Castle,
Balmoral, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Sandringham
and Highgrove House – and the local associations have
developed around these.
In the 18th century, Royal tradesmen began displaying
the Royal Arms on their premises and stationery. In 1840,
the Royal Warrant Holders Association was formed.
Scroll through the timeline to discover some highlights
from the history of the Royal Warrant, stretching back
from the present day to its early origins.
Wrights of Lymm Ltd are honoured to announce that we have been
granted the Royal Warrant of Appointment by His Majesty The King as
suppliers of Gold Leaf and Gilding Products to the Royal Household.
Wrights of Lymm Ltd, a family business trading for over
185 years, specialising in premium gold leaf from 24ct to 6ct
As we look to the future, we remain committed to preserving
the legacy of quality and dedication that has defined our business
for nearly two centuries, while embracing innovation to serve
newgenerations of customers.
Wrights Of Lymm Ltd
Wright House/Crouchley La, Lymm WA13 0AS
Telephone: 01925 752226
Email: info@wrightsoflymm.co.uk - Web: www.wrightsoflymm.co.uk
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