Overview

• King Charles III officially granted William and Kate warrant-granting authority, making them the first royal grantors beyond the sovereign and consort.
• Existing royal warrant holders have until July 31, 2025, to submit applications for recognition by the Prince and Princess of Wales in the first phase of a two-stage process.
• Companies without prior royal warrants will be eligible to apply in early 2026 after undergoing quality and sustainability vetting.
• Kate Middleton becomes the first Princess of Wales to issue royal warrants since Princess Mary of Teck in 1910, reviving a century-old tradition.
• Royal warrants last up to five years and allow businesses to display the royal coat of arms while leveraging the ‘Kate effect’ to boost visibility and sales.