royal warrant

noun

1. an authorization to a tradesman to supply goods to a royal household

Example Sentences

Cadbury said it was “disappointed” over losing its royal warrant for the first time in 170 years, per a recent statement obtained by Fortune.

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Companies holding the Royal Warrant of Appointment, granted for up to five years, are recognised for providing goods or services to the monarchy.

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The Birmingham-based chocolatier was awarded its first royal warrant as chocolate and cocoa manufacturers by Queen Victoria in 1854, but it has lost its royal endorsement under King Charles.

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In 2013 he took up a post with another Fayed company - this time as managing director of Turnbull and Asser, the shirt-maker with a Royal Warrant from Prince Charles.

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Thomson, who received a royal warrant for his work in 1881, also recorded his travels to Asia, in what was then an innovative mix of photos and text.

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