Royal warrant Christmas gift guide 2019: Presents with the Queen’s seal of approval

A Royal Warrant is given to companies whose products the royal households have used for at least five years. It is often seen as a sign of quality.

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It is also an indication as to the goods and products the Queen herself, and her family, like to use.

Around 800 Royal Warrants are currently held.

So which products could you buy for loved ones that could with the royal seal of approval this Christmas?

Give your festive season a Windsor-feel with these gifts.

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Beauty products and perfumes

Clarins

Clarins is a French luxury skincare popular in the UK and given the Royal Warrant by Her Majesty.

Products include the Double Serum Collection, £78, or the Super-Restorative Deluxe Collection, £152. 

Elizabeth Arden

A US brand, this company also provides upmarket skincare and make-up to the royals.

Bestsellers include Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant, £28, and Retinol Ceramide Capsules Line Erasing Night Serum, £72 for 60 capsules.

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Molton Brown

British brand Molton Brown creates delicious-smelling perfumes, home, and bath and body products.

It provides a number of Christmas gift sets for your loved ones, such as the Festive Bauble Gift Set, £35, with three shower gel-filled baubles in scents of “vintage with elderflower”, “bizarre brandy” and “muddled plum.” 

Penhaligon’s

British perfumery Penhaligon’s was founded by a Cornish barber who became Court Barber and Perfumer to Queen Victoria.

Established in 1870, it is well known for its lavish and often unusual scents.

Christmas gifts span from “Little Luxuries” from £20, such as the small Scent Library.

Lavish gifts for loved ones include gift boxes such as the “For The Well-Travelled – Halfeti gift set” £175.

Floris of London

Another British company, it first held a warrant for being “Smooth Pointed Comb-makers” for King George IV. It now holds warrants from the Queen and Prince Charles for perfumery.

Stocking fillers include the Edwardian Bouquet Luxury Soap, £23.

Or splurge on a luxury gift set, The Perfumer’s Private Collection, for £200.

Jewellery

Garrad

If looking to splurge or even propose over Christmas (the most popular time to do so) jewellery with royal approval may be the appropriate choice. Garrad created many royal gems, including Princess Diana and Sarah Ferguson’s engagement rings.

A necklace from the brand can be found online for £3,291. Items of the website are price on request.

Mapping & Webb

A favourite of Kate Middleton’s, the Duchess of Cambridge has been seen wearing Mappin & Webb on a number of occasions.

Cheaper pieces start at £45 for the Wildfell Silver Bombe Single Groove ring, currently on sale.

Worn by Kate Middleton, the Empress 18ct white gold diamond drop earrings cost £1,500.

Set to pop the question? A solitaire diamond on a gold band from the brand costs £1,000.

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Food and drink

Martini

Not just a favourite of James Bond, the Queen has also given her seal of approval to Martini vermouth.

For a fan of the classics buy a bottle of Martini Extra Dry, £7.50.

For those who like something sweeter, try the Martini Rosso Vermouth, £7.50. 

Charbonnel et Walker

Chocolate fans can indulge like the royals with these classic truffles.

For pure luxury, the brand has created the Super Lux Boite, £350, boasting 2000g of confectionery in a stunning box inspired by Victorian tiles.

However, if looking for cheaper treats, try the sweet crackers such as the Starry Eyed Cracker Milk Caramel Praline Sea Salt Truffles, £7.50.

Taylors of Harrogate

If looking for something more virtuous, you can buy some of the Queen favourite coffee.

Try the Colombia Red Geisha for £16. 

Clothes

Hunter wellies

The royals love to be outside, whether it’s to shoot or just wander their vast estates.

Waterproof clothing is important to them, therefore, and Hunter wellies are a staple.

A women’s pair of Balmoral Classic Wellington Boots in Dark Olive cost £150.

Looking for something cheaper? A chic beanie costs £23 from the brand.

Barbour

Royals from the Queen, to Prince Charles and Kate have worn Barbour jackets.

The wax jacket brand has been producing outdoors wear for 125 years.

A men’s waxed jacket from the “Barbour Icons Re-Engineered” collection will cost up to £399.

A woman’s classic wax jacket starts at £199.

Burberry

What do the Queen and model Cara Delevingne have in common? They both endorse cool British brand Burberry.

The Chelsea Heritage Trench Coat from the company, a classic look, costs £1,490. 

Accessories are cheaper and stocking fillers start at £130 for a skinny scarf. 

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