Royal Warrant
The Royal Warrant is a recognition of personal service of a high order.
Royal Warrants are part of an ancient tradition which recognizes exceptional services by suppliers of high quality goods and services to royalty. Several European monarchies grant warrants, including the royal family of Britain.
Today, only the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh and Prince Charles may grant warrants, and these are only awarded after a tradesman or company has provided services for a period of at least five years. The current warrant is held on behalf of Prince Charles and it allows Hardy to display the coat of arms of the Prince below the words, 'By Appointment to HRH The Prince of Wales, manufacturers of fishing tackle'. It is the ultimate seal of approval.