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Royal Warrants of Appointment have been issued for centuries to those who supply goods to a royal court or certain royal personages. In the United Kingdom, grants are currently made by three members of the British Royal Family to companies or tradespeople who supply goods and services to individuals in the family. The warrant enables the supplier to advertise the fact that they supply to the royal family, so lending prestige to the supplier. Warrants are currently granted for the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh and the Prince of Wales. Warrants issued by the Queen Mother automatically expired five years after her death in 2002. Several other royal families allow tradespeople to advertise royal patronage, including the ruling dynasties of the Netherlands, Belgium, Thailand, Denmark, and Sweden.
   Some 800 individuals and companies, including a few non-UK companies, hold more than 1,100 warrants to the British Royal Family. Suppliers must have had a trading relationship with an individual in the family for at least five years before they can be considered for a warrant. Warrants are awarded at the discretion of the Lord Chamberlain, acting as the chairman of the Royal Household Tradesmen's Warrants Committee. Warrants are awarded for renewable terms of five years, though they can be revoked at any time; some warrants have been held for more than 100 years. Goods need not be for the use of the grantor. Cigarettes were only bought for the use of guests for example, but these warrants were cancelled in 1999 as a matter of public policy.
   Suppliers continue to charge for their goods and services — a warrant doesn't imply that they provide goods and services free of charge. The warrant is typically advertised on company hoardings, letter-heads and products by displaying the coat of arms of the Queen or Duke of Edinburgh or the badge of the Prince of Wales as appropriate. Underneath the coat of arms will usually appear the phrase "By Appointment to..." followed by the title and name of the royal customer, and then what goods are provided. No other details of what is supplied may be given.

Purveyors to the British Royal Family

The following companies provide, or have provided, goods to the British royal family: A full list is available at the website of the (External Link) Royal Warrant Holders' Association. In 2007 the President of the Association is John Shepherd of Partridges and the Secretary is Richard Peck.

Purveyors to the Imperial and Royal Court (of Austria-Hungary) (k.u.k. Hoflieferant)

  • Farina gegenüber — Eau de Cologne - 1872 to HIM Emperor Franz Josef I of Austria
  • Baczewski — vodka
  • Bösendorfer — pianos
  • Demel — chocolates and confectioneries
  • Sacher

    Purveyors to the Belgian royal family

  • Farina gegenüber — Eau de Cologne to HM King Leopold II 1874
  • Neuhaus — Chocolates

    Purveyors to the Court (of Denmark) (Kongelig Hofleverandør)

  • Egmont — Denmarks biggest media group with magazines, films, DVDs, books, tv-programs, music, cartoons etc.(External Link)
  • Anthon Berg — candy
  • Carlsberg — beverages
  • Farina gegenüber — Eau de Cologne to HM King Christian VIII. 1847
  • ECCO — clothing and shoes
  • Warre's - porto
  • See more at www.hoflev.dk (External Link)

    Purveyors to the Dutch royal family

  • Farina gegenüber — Eau de Cologne to HM King Willem III 1880
  • Veuve Clicquot — champagne
  • Van Bommel — shoes

    Purveyors to the Court (of Sweden) (Kunglig hovleverantör)

  • AB Engmo
  • AB Gense
  • AB Ludvig Svensson
  • AB Operakällaren
  • AB Oscar Wigén
  • AB Sporrong
  • AB Stenströms Skjortfabrik
  • Abba Seafood AB
  • Abu AB
  • Almanacksförlaget AB
  • Amanda Christensen AB
  • Annas Pepparkakor
  • Aqua Sport i Stockholm AB
  • Arla Foods AB
  • Arvid Nordquist H.A.B.
  • Askwalls Gravyr AB
  • Atelier Borgila AB
  • Björn Axén Institute AB
  • Björnekulla Fruktindustrier AB
  • Björnhammarens Naturprodukter AB
  • Bogesunds Väveri AB
  • Borgvattnets Gård och Gårdsmejeri
  • Borås Wäfveri AB
  • BRIO AB
  • Brämhults Juice AB
  • Bukowski Auktioner AB
  • Bölebyns Garveri AB
  • Calligraphen AB
  • Cecil Grafström AB
  • Cloetta Fazer AB
  • Delicato bakverk AB
  • Designor AB
  • Dr PersFood
  • Duro Sweden AB
  • E-foto i Borgholm AB
  • Ejes Chokladfabrik AB
  • EKA-knivar AB
  • Ekelund — towels (Ekelund has also provided towels to the Emperor of Japan)
  • Elektriska AB Lennström
  • Express-Tryck AB
  • Farina gegenüber — Eau de Cologne - 1874 to HM King Oscar II
  • FENIX OUTDOOR AB
  • Fotograf Ingvar Arnmarker
  • Freys Hyrverk Stockholm AB
  • Frödinge Mejeri AB
  • Fällkniven AB
  • Fällmans Kött AB
  • Föreningen Handarbetets vänner upa
  • Gaudy Stockholm AB
  • Gevalia
  • Grand Hôtel Stockholm
  • Guldfynd
  • Gysinge Centrum för Byggnadsvård
  • Göteborgs Kex AB
  • Hardford AB
  • Hedéns Grafiska Konsult
  • Henkel Norden AB
  • HL Hemtextil AB
  • Hogia AB
  • Hovboktryckare Arne Heine
  • Hultberg Eftr. Ram o. Förgyllning
  • Hästens Sängar AB
  • IKEA Svenska Försäljnings AB
  • Insjöns Väveri AB
  • Interiör Inredningstextil CM/AB
  • Isaksson Porfyr
  • J F Nordlöf AB
  • Jyden AB
  • K.A. Almgren Sidenväveri AB
  • Kittys Hattar
  • Klippo AB
  • Klässbols Linneväveri AB
  • Konditori Bankett HB
  • Kraft Foods Sverige AB
  • Lars Kjellander, Ordensateljé
  • Leaf Sverige AB
  • Leif Ljungquist AB
  • Liljeholmens Stearinfabriks AB
  • Lindvalls Kaffe AB
  • Lisa Elmqvist Fiskaffär AB
  • Lundhags Skomakarna AB
  • Lundqvist Inredningar AB
  • Lysekils, Bakkavör Sweden AB
  • Löfbergs Lila AB
  • Manfred Ädelsmed
  • Martin Olsson Restauranghandel AB
  • Melanders Blommor AB
  • Mustadfors Bruks AB
  • Målerås glasbruk AB
  • Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB
  • Nordiska Flaggfabriken AB
  • Norma Precision AB
  • Norrmejerier Ek. För.
  • Nära Kroppen AB/Palmgrens
  • Observer Sverige AB
  • Orrefors Kosta Boda AB
  • Oscar Jacobson AB
  • Pahne Textil AB Strumpfabrik
  • Paradisverkstaden Design AB
  • Polaris Optic AB
  • Poseidon Industri AB
  • Procordia Food AB
  • Pågen AB
  • Ramlösa Hälsobrunn
  • Rikstelegram RT AB
  • Rob. Engström AB
  • Rosas Handel AB
  • Saab Automobile AB
  • Sabis AB
  • Sandberg Tyg och Tapet AB
  • Sandegaards Hantverk
  • Scand Office AB
  • Seger Europe AB
  • Scandinavian Eyewear AB
  • Skeppshultcykeln Albert Samuelsson & Co AB
  • Skogaholms Bröd AB
  • Skomakeri Framåt AB
  • Skrufs Glasbruk AB
  • Skultuna Messingsbruk AB
  • Skånska Stearinljusfabriken AB
  • Smedbo AB
  • Solenbergs Bokbinderi AB
  • Spendrups Bryggeri AB
  • Steens Herrmode AB
  • Sterling Finemballage AB
  • Stockholms Militärekiperings AB
  • Strömma Turism & Sjöfart AB
  • Studio Glashyttan i Åhus AB
  • Svenskt Tenn
  • Tarkett Sommer AB
  • TeGe-Produkter
  • Tretorn Sweden AB
  • Tryckeri AB Björkmans Eftr.
  • Tvätt i Stockholm AB
  • W. A. Bolin AB
  • Wasabröd AB
  • Wasasten AB
  • Werner Vögeli, hovtraktör
  • Victoria Scandinavian Soap AB
  • Mauritz Widforss AB
  • Vi Engströms Livs
  • VO Vapen AB
  • Zia Design AB
  • Z-Metallform AB
  • Örnäs Produkter AB Royal Warrant Holders in Sweden homepage: http://www.hovlev.se/index_e.html (In English)

    Purveyors to the Japanese Imperial Household Agency

    After WWII, the permission system was abolished, but purveyors still exist today
  • Nissin Foods
  • Toyota

    Purveyors to the Court (of France)

  • Farina gegenüber — Eau de Cologne to HM Empereur Napoleon I. 1811
  • Farina gegenüber — Eau de Cologne to HM Empereur Napoleon III. 1867
  • Guerlain — Eau de Cologne to HM Empereur Napoleon III. 1868
  • Debauve & Gallais — Chocolate makers to King Louis XVIII, Charles X, Louis Philippe, HM Empereur Napoleon I.

    Purveyors to the Portuguese royal family

  • Farina gegenüber — Eau de Cologne to HM King Dom Luis 1866

    Purveyors to the Romanian royal family

  • Farina gegenüber — Eau de Cologne to HM King Carol I 1881

    Purveyors to the Court (of Prussia)

  • Farina gegenüber — Eau de Cologne to HM King Friedrich Wilhelm IV 1841
  • Farina gegenüber — Eau de Cologne to HM King Friedrich III 1888
  • Farina gegenüber — Eau de Cologne to HM King Wilhelm II 1888

    Purveyors to the Court (of Bavaria)

  • Eilles — Königlich Bayerischer Hof-Lieferant für Kaffee und Tee
  • Farina gegenüber — Eau de Cologne to HM King Ludwig II 1872
  • Fr. Ant. Prantl — Königlich Bayerischer Hoflieferant, since 1797

    Purveyors to the Court (of Württemberg)

  • Farina gegenüber — Eau de Cologne to HM King Karl I 1868

    Purveyors to the Italian royal family

  • Baratti & Milano - sweets
  • Caffarel - chocolate
  • fratelli Carli - olive oil
  • Farina gegenüber — Eau de Cologne to HM King Vittorio Emanuele 1876
  • Pernigotti - chocolate
  • Sperlari - food

    Purveyors to the Russian imperial family

  • Farina gegenüber — Eau de Cologne to HIM Tsar Nicholas I 1843
  • Fabergė — Jewellery to HIM Tsar Nicholas II
  • Smirnoff — vodka
  • Cristal — champagneFurther Information

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