The Queen’s fashion and beauty suppliers have been awarded Royal warrants, Buckingham Palace has announced. Among those recognised are Camilla’s Mayfair hairdresser Jo Hansford, hat designer Philip Treacy, and the creators of her outfits Anna Valentine and Fiona Clare, along with a skincare products firm.
The King has bestowed Royal warrants on 386 companies that previously held warrants from Queen Elizabeth II, including household names such as John Lewis, Heinz and Nestle. Meanwhile, Camilla has appointed seven new holders.
Fashion designer Anna Valentine expressed her honour at being appointed by the Queen: “It is a wonderful recognition for the team of 16 highly skilled artisans employed at the Anna Valentine atelier in Marylebone, and a testament to Her Majesty’s loyalty, which is greatly appreciated.
“Anna Valentine has designed clothing for Her Majesty since 2002, including the dress for Her Majesty’s wedding to His Majesty the King in 2005.”
Jo Hansford said: “It’s a real honour to be granted a Royal warrant from The Queen, who I have been proud to have as a client for more than three decades.
“I think it is particularly wonderful that the Queen has awarded it to an all-female owned and run business. It really shows that with grit and determination, you can achieve truly incredible things.”
Philip Treacy, renowned for crafting headwear for numerous Royal women, created an iconic hat often referred to as the ‘pretzel’, which Princess Beatrice wore to the wedding of the Prince and Princess of Wales in 2011.
The recent announcement comes as a conclusion to the review of Royal Warrants following King Charles’ ascension to the throne after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022.
The King’s list of warrant holders includes a variety of food and beverage suppliers, from champagne brands like Bollinger, Moet & Chandon, and Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, to Bendicks chocolates and Weetabix.
A Royal Warrant, valid for up to five years, signifies a company’s service to the monarchy and permits the use of the associated royal’s coat of arms on products, advertising, or stationery.
Sanderson Design Group, known for their wallpapers, paints, and fabrics, has been awarded a Royal warrant by the King. Lisa Montague, CEO of the firm, said: “It is a privilege to continue our 100-year relationship with the Royal Households, and we are honoured to support His Majesty King Charles III, as we did with his mother, grandfather, and great-grandfather before him.
“From a historic factory visit by the Duke of York in 1924 to our first awarded Warrant as Purveyor of Wallpapers and Paints to King George V, marking the first time such a Warrant was granted for these products, these are the remarkable moments in our history that we cherish.”
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