Conservation & Heritage Issue 49 October 2025 - Flipbook - Page 19
The Association is not part of the Royal Household, but
belongs to its members. Membership is open to all Warrantholding companies.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
