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royal warrant

British  

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Founded in 1856, Burberry was awarded a royal warrant by Queen Elizabeth II in 1955, a stamp of approval on its quality.

From Barron's Nov. 13, 2025

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

From Salon Dec. 30, 2024

Simon Cundey, the latest member of the family to run the business, said customers in Britain and around the world were drawn by the royal warrant.

From Reuters May 2, 2023

Hampshire-based Sir Harold Hillier Gardens is a veteran at the show, boasting 74 consecutive gold medals and has long been a royal warrant holder with its plants taking pride of place in royal gardens.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2022

The Italian Homoeopathic Institute is recognized by royal warrant as an established institution, and its regulations are approved by the government.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 6 "Home, Daniel" to "Hortensius, Quintus" by Various

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