In order to qualify for a prestigious royal warrant, companies must have supplied the royal household on a regular basis for at least five years.

Boots said it was a “significant honour” for colleagues across the business. 

“Holding a Royal Warrant will always be very special for Boots,” said Anthony Hemmerdinger, senior VP and MD at Boots. “It reflects the trust people place in us every day and our long-standing commitment to providing great products and services.” 

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Boots first received a warrant from King George VI in 1942, and Queen Elizabeth II on 15 July 1955, as suppliers of soap.

It was extended in 1958 to include agricultural and horticultural goods. 

Gesture

Boots also said it has also “worked closely alongside Her Majesty The Queen since 2017” to support those who have “experienced sexual harm”. 

Working with distribution partner charity In Kind Direct, Boots said it has provided “almost 80,000 wash bags filled with toiletries for survivors to use after a forensic examination as a small gesture of comfort during a difficult time”.