Royal Warrants issued to the cosmetics industry by Queen Elizabeth II become void

14 Sep 2022 --- Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) is informing the beauty and cosmetics industry that Royal Warrants issued by the Queen are now “considered to become void.”

A Royal Warrant of Appointment is provided to individuals or companies who regularly supply goods or services to the Royal Households. Monarchs grant Royal Warrants based on their choice – they are called Grantors. The British Royal Family shares that there are over 800 Royal Warrant holders.

Two years to discontinue
Warrant Holders have the right to display the Royal Arms with the Legend on the Warrant, detailing which Member of the Royal Family granted the Royal Warrant, the company name, the goods or services and the company’s head office address. CTPA underscores that companies and individuals will have up to two years to discontinue the Royal Arms tied to their business. 

CTPA informs that the Royal Warrants are issued for a period of five years and are reviewed prior to the year of expiry.

The death of the Queen on September 8 caused the Royal Warrants to become void. CTPA underscores that companies and individuals will have up to two years to discontinue the Royal Arms tied to their business.

However, this may not be the same as a cancellation of a Royal Warrant, where businesses or people are allowed up to 12 months to change the company’s advertising, packaging and stationery, highlights CTPA. 

The Queen’s Warrant holders
The Queen had been the Grantor for several personal care companies and services. Some include Boots, UK’s pharmaceutical health and beauty retailer and Brian Rafferty Hair, a consultant to the hairdressing industry. 

Clarins, a manufacturer of skincare and cosmetics; D.R. Harris & Co Ltd, a retail pharmacy and provider of traditional soaps, bath essences and skincare products for men and women, are also Royal Warrant Holders, appointed by the Queen. 

Additional Warrant Holders include Elizabeth Arden, subsidiary of Revlon and provider of cosmetics. Including G.B. Kent & Sons, maker of brushes and combs, H. Bronnley & Co UK, provider of luxury scented soaps and Ian Carmichael, hairdresser.

The Queen had also recognized J. Floris, perfume provider; Kimberly-Clark, manufacturer of disposable tissues; Molton Brown, supplier of toiletries; and Murray Deeside Marketing, skin cream manufacturer. 

Statements from the industry
As the UK mourns, several companies from the industry have expressed their respects.

“It is with deep sadness that we learn of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We send our sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family for losing their mother, grandmother and great-grandmother,” states Unilever.

“We send our deepest sympathies to The Royal Family,” the Estée Lauder Companies tweeted. 

CTPA expressed to be extremely saddened to hear the news that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has passed away. The Queen has been the UK's longest-serving monarch for 70 years.

By Venya Patel 

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