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Joe Anderson

Kate Middleton Makes History as First Princess to Issue Royal Warrants

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Princess Kate has kickstarted 2025 with several royal engagements so far, yet the Princess of Wales’s focus extends far beyond her official visits. In what is being seen as a groundbreaking move for the Royal Family, it is now reported that the 43-year-old is set to become the first Princess of Wales to issue her royal warrants.

Royal warrants serve as a mark of recognition to companies that consistently supply goods or services to the Royal Households, allowing these brands to display the royal arms on their products. Traditionally, such warrants have been issued primarily by the King and Queen. With over 800 royal warrant holders currently on record, the introduction of a warrant issued by Princess Kate is a significant shift in protocol and tradition.

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