Queen Camilla grants Royal Warrants to three of her go-to designers

Three of Queen Camilla's most loved designers have been rewarded for their years of service to the British royal family.

Anna Valentine, Fiona Clare and Philip Treacy were among the companies granted a Royal Warrant by the Queen.

A further 386 Royal Warrants were appointed by King Charles.

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It follows a review of the Royal Warrant system following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September, 2022.

In May, the King and Queen issued their first round of Royal Warrants following the accession.

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Now, they have issued a second list of grants covering companies that previously held a Royal Warrant under Queen Elizabeth.

Royal Warrants recognise the supply of goods or services to the royal household and allow the company, or brand, to use the royal arms on their packaging for at least five years.

They range across a wide variety of sectors including agriculture, building and maintenance, clothing, conservation, food and drink, household goods, office supplies, transport and storage and beyond.

The reputable document is held by some of Britain's most exclusive brands, such as Burberry, Barbour, Hunter, Fortnum & Mason along with other manufacturers including Aston Martin.

For the first time this year Queen Camilla became a "grantor" of warrants, opening up fresh opportunities for companies to secure royal recognition.

A beauty salon – Heaven Health and Beauty, run by Deborah Mitchell – has been granted a Royal Warrant by the Queen after giving Camilla bee venom and collagen facials for 18 years. The Queen's hairdresser of 30 years, Jo Hansford, has also been recognised.

Most significantly, Queen Camilla has chosen three British brands that have long serviced the royal family.

Anna Valentine and Fiona Clare are the two main clothing labels worn by the Queen, with most pieces bespoke to Her Majesty's requirements.

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During Queen Camilla and King Charles' tour of Australia in October, the Queen chose a mint green Anna Valentine dress and matching coat for their first official engagement: a meet and greet with the public following a church service in North Sydney.

When the King and Queen visited Canberra the following day, Camilla wore a white silk crepe dress by Anna Valentine.

Valentine said she was "honoured" to have been granted a new Royal Warrant by the Queen.

"It is a wonderful recognition for the team of 16 highly skilled artisans employed at the Anna Valentine atelier in Marylebone, and a testament to Her Majesty's loyalty, which is greatly appreciated," she said.

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"It is also an important recognition for Anna Valentine as it continues to support other small British businesses and artisans, and to raise awareness of and promote slow fashion. We aim to pass on our skills of design and craftsmanship to the next generation."

Anna Valentine has designed clothing for Her Majesty since 2002 and is most famous for creating Camilla's wedding gown worn when she and Charles married in April, 2005.

The cream silk chiffon dress was paired with a matching oyster silk basket weave coat.

Her feathered headpiece was by Philip Treacy, a milliner who has also been granted a Royal Warrant by Queen Camilla.

Treacy has long been linked with the royal family, due to his designs made for royals over the decades including guests invited to royal weddings, garden parties, investitures, and other high-profile events.

His designs have been worn by Queen Camilla, Queen Elizabeth II, the Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Sussex but in 2011 he was heavily criticised for a hat worn by Princess Beatrice at Prince William and Kate's wedding.

Fiona Clare was also recognised by Queen Camilla, who has worn her dresses for many years. The Queen chose a blue crepe dress by Clare when she and King Charles arrived in Australia, along with other less formal dresses by the label throughout the tour.

It is the monarch who decides who grants royal warrants, although King Charles also held permission while he was Prince of Wales.

They cease to exist following the death of a monarch but companies are given a time to adjust and are allowed to use royal arms for up to two years after a change in monarch.

If their warrant is not renewed the brands are given a grace period to adjust packaging and marketing materials.

The practice of granting royal warrants dates back to the 15th century, but it wasn't until the 19th century that royal sponsorship became a major way to promote British industry around the world.

In November, the Danish royal family announced that it would phase out the Royal Warrant system by 2030 in order to modernise the monarchy under King Frederik X and Queen Mary.

The process, which dates back to the 1800s in Denmark, was deemed as "no longer in keeping with the times".

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There are currently 104 Danish businesses and five foreign companies using the designations including "Holder of the Royal Warrant" or "By Appointment to The Royal Danish Court".

Some of the well-known companies that currently hold the title include Georg Jensen, Royal Copenhagen and Ole Lynggaard, a fine jewellery brand whose pieces are often seen on Queen Mary.

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