Throughout the years, the royal family, the symbolic head of the United Kingdom, has served as a timeless inspiration for fashion and beauty. It’s usually easier to spot the exact clothes and accessories that royals wear, but you can’t quite reverse image search their faces to find out what lipstick or fragrance they have on. What you can do, however, is look for beauty brands that have been granted a Royal Warrant.
What is a Royal Warrant?
A Royal Warrant is a prestigious mark of recognition granted to companies or tradespeople who have supplied goods or services to the British Royal Family for at least five consecutive years. Basically, it's an official royal stamp of approval.
Getting a Royal Warrant isn't just about bragging rights, though. It’s also a seal of quality and a promise from the supplier to maintain sky-high standards. After all, you wouldn't expect anything less than the best from something fit for royalty, right?
Do note however that Royal Warrants are reviewed annually. Upon the reigning monarch's death, warrants become void, and companies must stop using the coat of arms within two years unless approved by the next monarch.
The late Queen Elizabeth II had granted 686 royal warrants during her reign, with only a handful going to the beauty sector. Ahead, we’ve listed down some of the brands that have gained the royal stamp of approval before she passed.
SHOP: Beauty Products That Have Been Granted a Royal Warrant
Floris
This Jermyn Street perfumer boasts warrants dating back to George IV, showcasing its longstanding relationship with the royals and its consistency in delivering high-quality perfumes.
No. 89 Eau de Toilette, P6100, FLORIS, florislondon.com
D.R. Harris & Co.
This 230-year-old pharmacy is conveniently near Buckingham Palace, and thankfully so, because should the monarchs need to restock their triple-milled soap, it's just a short walk away.
Almond Oil Soap, £7.92 (approx. P572), D.R. HARRIS, drharris.co.uk
Molton Brown
A more recent addition to royal warrant holders. Guests at Balmoral might find a pleasant surprise of refreshingly fragrant hand wash and lotion in the bathrooms. You might have even seen their Lime and Patchouli soap-and-lotion set on the sink in a photo shown in the Netflix documentary Harry & Meghan.
Lime & Patchouli Hand Wash & Lotion Gift Set, $65 (approx. P3,755), moltonbrown.com
Elizabeth Arden
Elizabeth Arden held a royal warrant from the late Queen Elizabeth II for over five decades. She was known to be a fan of the brand's Eight Hour Cream and its array of lipsticks. Additionally, Princess Diana favored its now-discontinued Beautiful Color Lash Enhancing Mascara in Ocean Blue.
Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant, P1950, ELIZABETH ARDEN, Lazada
Clarins
Granted a royal warrant by Elizabeth II in 2007, this Paris-based company crafted a lipstick shade specifically for her coronation in 1953. She also reportedly used its Hand and Nail Treatment Cream and Ever Matte Radiant Mattifying Powder.
Hand and Nail Treatment Cream, P2200, CLARINS, Rustan's
Penhaligon’s
Penhaligon's has had a long and enduring relationship with the royals, dating as far back as the time of Queen Alexandra who was Queen Consort from 1901 to 1910 and was responsible for giving the brand its first-ever royal warrant. During Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, they received two Royal warrants from the Duke of Edinburgh in 1956 and from HRH The Prince of Wales (now His Majesty The King) in 1988.
Luna Eau de Toilette, £175 (approx. P12,648), PENHALIGON'S, penhaligons.com
Bronnley
Clearly, hygiene is very important for the royals as they also granted the royal warrant to Bronnley, who has been dubbed "the makers of the best soaps in the world." Bronnley stands proudly among the elite heritage brands trusted to grace royal bathrooms, offering quintessentially English fragrances.
Lily of the Valley Triple Milled Fine English Soap, £6.50 (approx. P371), BRONNLEY, ebay.co.uk
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