Overview

• King Charles III has not yet granted Prince William and Princess Catherine the authority to issue royal warrants, a privilege traditionally reserved for the monarch or heir apparent.
• The delay is attributed to administrative workloads stemming from the late Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, King Charles's coronation, and a review of existing royal warrants.
• Without the King’s approval, brands associated with the Prince and Princess of Wales cannot apply for royal warrants, leaving some British firms in limbo.
• If granted, Princess Catherine would become the first Princess of Wales since 1910 to hold this endorsement power, which boosts brand prestige and sales.
• The couple reportedly intends to use the warrants to spotlight British craftsmanship and industry, but a timeline for the decision remains unclear.