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This is the official history of an extraordinary institution-- the Royal Warrant. Most of us are aware of the Royal Coats of Arms, which appear on everything from pots of marmalade to the shop fronts of fashionable west end stores. These are the outward signs that whoever displays them is "By Appointment" to the Queen, Prince Philip, the Queen Mother, or Prince Charles. There are some terrific individuals-- Reginald de Thunderleigh in 1300; Dr. Schweppe, the 18th century mineral water man; and Mr. Crapper who did Royal WCs. For the book, the author has had access to the archives in London and Windsor Castle, and talked to the Keeper of the Privy Purse, the Master of the Royal Household, and such household names as Mr. Twining of Twinings tea.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #761334 in Books
• Published on: 2003-02-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 245 pages

About the Author
Prolific writer of fiction, non-fiction and journalism. Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, former Chairman of the Crime Writers Association, creator of such detectives as Simon Bognor, Dr. Tudor Cornwall, ffiennes and Carruthers of Scotland Yard; official biographer of Prince Philip, Barbara Cartland, Denis Compton and Brian Johnston, occasional Visiting Writer at various universities mainly in Australia, lecturer on the QE2, do most things, go most places...