by appointment to the queen

[vicster2006]

why does some things have this stamp on it? i just read it on the back of a packet of snack a jacks? whats it all about? thanks

[SteveD]

It is a Royal Warrant:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Warrant

[stevie-p]

Pretty sure its on the back of cigarettes and bottles of spirits too.
So remember when you smoke & drink,you are doing it for her majesty !!!!

[koster]

From the FAQ at royalwarrant.org:
Q: ...do any tobacco companies have Royal Warrants?
A: Only two - Cigarettes and cigars are purchased only to offer official visitors � many of whom smoke.

The warrant was removed from Benson & Hedges and Silk Cut cigarettes in 1999.

The two companies that do have warrants are James J Fox & Robert Lewis, and John Player (both granted by the late Queen Mother). The Royal Warrant is cancelled five years after the Grantor�s death, and these will therefore be cancelled next March.

In the directory at royalwarrant.org there is no category for tobacco. I found James J Fox & Robert Lewis listed in the "Fuel and combustible materials" category!

Company JAMES J FOX & ROBERT LEWIS
Grantor HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother
Legend Cigar Merchant

I didn't find anything for John Player in the directory.

There are 45 listings for alcohol in the directory.

[vicster2006]

Thanks for your help guys