Jun 2, 2022

Britain celebrates Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

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From the BBC World Service: Britain begins four days of celebrations to mark Queen Elizabeth II's 70th year on the throne. Hospitality industry bodies believe $2.5 billion will be spent over the jubilee weekend, but we hear why that might not be quite be the economic boost you'd expect. And just what is a royal warrant – and why do companies big and small want one?

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Royal warrants give public a ticket to celebrate Platinum Jubilee like the queen

by Victoria Craig

Jun 2, 2022

There are only 800 companies who have one, and it takes some effort to get it.

Royal warrants, like the one seen here on chocolates from Charbonnel et Walker, serve as a kind of rare royal seal of approval for certain products or companies.

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