What is the Royal Warrant list? King takes Cadbury off list for first time in 170 years
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King Charles III has broken with an unofficial royal tradition in taking chocolatier Cadbury off the Royal Warrant List for the first time in 170 years. The brand was awarded the honour by Queen Victoria in 1854 and the brand remained on the list throughout the entire reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
Unilever, which manufactures Marmite and Pot Noodle, has also been taken off the Royal Warrant List. Here is what it all means. Essentially, any company on the Royal Warrant List has been asked to provide its products to the royal household. The brand will receive a letter from the Firm and this will allow them to use the royal emblem in an appointed trading capacity.
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“The monarch decides who may grant Royal Warrants. These are known as the grantors. The warrant is granted to a named individual within a company, known as the grantee, who is responsible for the correct use of the relevant royal arms. “Monarchs and some senior members of the Royal Family have granted Royal Warrants for centuries.”.
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Charles and Camilla were in charge of the Royal Warrant List for the first time in their reign in 2024 and have now written to all companies they want to supply goods. The King has granted royal warrants to 386 companies that previously held warrants from Queen Elizabeth II, including household names like John Lewis, Heinz and Nestlé, while Camilla has appointed seven new holders.
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