Winsor & Newton by Appointment to HRH the Prince of Wales

From the granting of our first Royal Warrant by Queen Victoria in 1841, we at Winsor & Newton have been proud to receive the endorsement of successive Royal Households, a distinction that provides our employees with a clear sense that the products we produce are worthy of the claim as "The World's Finest Artists' Materials".

The granting of tradesmen's warrants by the Royal Family has a history dating back centuries, and took its present form during the reign of Queen Victoria.

Our royal warrant allows us to be styled "By Appointment to HRH The Prince of Wales" and to display The Prince of Wales badge of three feathers on premises, delivery vehicles, stationery and advertisements as well as on all our products.

In addition to the usual qualifying criteria, The Prince of Wales also asks that companies meet a code of good environmental practice if they are to qualify for his warrant and at Winsor & Newton we are fully dedicated to making sure that our materials, our manufacturing processes and the way we communicate with artists are adapted to minimise our ecological impact.

A royal warrant is generally granted for an initial period of five years, after which the appointment is reviewed. It can, however, be cancelled at any time, and there is always a review if the firm changes ownership.

These defined principles ensure that warrant holders have an enviable reputation for quality, service, excellence and value for money which are principles that we are very proud to hold.

For lots more information about Royal Warrants, visit the Royal Warrant Holders Association website:  www.royalwarrant.org