These are the beauty brands that hold a Royal Warrant (the Queen's official approval)

There are currently only a handful of beauty brands who officially supply products to the Royal households...

Queen Elizabeth
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If you've ever wondered which beauty products adorn the palace bathrooms, the Royal Warrant Holders Association is a good place to start.

Ever wondered which beauty brands stock the bathrooms of Buckingham Palace? While we sometimes get wind of a royally-approved beauty product – like this £7.99 nail polish brand the Queen and Duchess Catherine both love – a Royal Warrant is the only official recognition of Her Majesty's approval. This permits a brand to advertise that they provide goods to the Royal Family.

Queen Elizabeth II

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Which beauty brands hold a Royal Warrant?

Companies can apply for a royal warrant once they have supplied the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh or Prince of Wales goods for at least five of the last seven years, including the 12 months before they apply. Only the Queen can grant the prestigious seal of approval, however.

A royal warrant is granted for up to five years, after which time a brand must reapply. So, which beauty brands currently hold the iconic seal of approval? Keep reading to find out.

Elizabeth Arden

This iconic and historic beauty brand has held a Royal Warrant for more than 55 years and Her Majesty is reportedly a big fan of this Elizabeth Arden best seller. The Queen also likes the brand's Beautiful Colour Lipsticks, according to HELLO!.

Clarins

Clarins has so many iconic skincare and make-up products – Beauty Flash Balm, Double Serum, Multi Active Night Cream – that we can totally understand why the Queen would be a fan. Fun fact: the Queen actually commissioned the brand to create a shade of lipstick to match her coronation robes for her ceremony in 1953. What an honour!

Queen Elizabeth II

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Molton Brown

Known for so many classic soaps, lotions and potions, British brand Molton Brown was granted its Royal Warrant in 2013. According to Allure, there's a bottle of the Orange & Bergamot Hand Wash and Lotion in every bathroom at Balmoral Castle. Fancy!

Molton Brown Orange and Bergamot Fine Liquid Hand Wash, £20, Feelunique
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Molton Brown Orange and Bergamot Fine Liquid Hand Wash, £20, Feelunique

Penhaligon's

The British fragrance brand currently holds a royal warrant for both the Duke of Edinburgh and Prince of Wales under Manufacturers of Toilet Requisites. According to Esquire, Prince Philip is a fan of the scents Blenheim Bouquet and Hammam Bouquet.

Floris London

J Floris Ltd was first granted a Royal Warrant all the way back in 1820, supplying combs for King George IV. The brand now holds a Perfumers warrant for Queen Elizabeth and as Manufacturers of Toilet Preparations for the Prince of Wales. 

How many of these iconic brands are in your own bathroom cabinet?

Lucy Abbersteen

Lucy is a UK-based beauty journalist who has written for titles including Marie Claire, Glamour and OK!, as well as contributing to woman&home. Her work covers everything from expert skin and haircare advice to beauty trends and reviews of the latest products. During her career she regularly speaks to the industry's leading hairdressers, dermatologists and make-up artists, has covered backstage at London Fashion Week and interviewed many a celeb about their beauty routine.