The Association

The Royal Warrant Holders Association advises its members on everything to do with their Warrant and assists with the correct interpretation and implementation of the rules governing the Royal Warrant, known as The Lord Chamberlain’s Rules. The Association also fulfils two other important roles. Firstly it provides a link been the Royal Household and companies holding the Royal Warrant, and secondly it ensures that Warrants are only displayed by bone fide Warrant Holders.

The Association additionally helps its members to communicate and network with each other through a programme of social, sporting and business events.

Governed by a Council that is made up of past Presidents and those waiting to take up the office of President, Grantees are elected to the Council by its members.

The President of the Royal Warrant Holders Association serves for a period of one year during which time he/she manages the Association through the Association Secretary and his team and chairs the Council meetings. The President is closely involved in policy decisions and the development of the Association to ensure that the needs of the membership are met.

Warrants are automatically reviewed by the Lord Chamberlain’s Office one year before they are due to expire. As part of the review, firms must provide evidence of the goods and services they have supplied to the Royal Household over the past four years. Warrants are further reviewed if the Grantee dies or leaves the business, or if the firm goes into liquidation or is sold.

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