The first drinks companies to receive the prestigious Royal Warrant from King Charles III have been announced. But which ones have made the cut?
The much sought-after Royal Warrant signifies a brand’s status as a purveyor to the Royal Household. To receive the honour, brands must have regularly supplied goods or services for a minimum of five consecutive years to the Royal Household.
Warrant holders have permission to display the Royal Arms and the words ‘By Appointment’ on their products, premises, vehicles and advertising materials.
Previous recipients of the Royal Warrant include: Martini, Bollinger, Pol Roger, Pimms and Moet & Chandon.
This year’s selection was drawn from a list of companies which had previously held a Royal Warrant of appointment to His Majesty in his former role of Prince of Wales. Following the review, some 145 companies spanning all sectors of industry were awarded the official stamp. In the drinks retail sphere, King Charles III and Queen Camilla have chosen to bestow the Royal Warrant upon London’s Corney & Barrow, one of the longest established independent wine merchants in the UK. According to Corney & Barrow, since 1780 its mission has been simple. “To offer the best wines in the world at whatever price level, directly to the end consumer with no intermediaries.” Corney & Barrow was previously awarded a Royal Warrant in 1981. Among its many achievements of note is becoming the sole supplier of Burgundy’s Domaine de la Romanée-Conti wines in the UK in 1992. Corney &
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