Paint Manufacturer Expresses Pride in Renewed Royal Warrant

A paint manufacturer has expressed its “pride and humility” upon receiving a Royal Warrant from a third successive monarch. Crown Paints, located in Lancashire, which has provided paint for royal properties such as Sandringham, initially received this recognition from King George VI in 1949. Following his passing, Queen Elizabeth II renewed the warrant in 1955. The Darwen-based company has now had the warrant re-granted by King Charles, allowing it to keep displaying the Royal Arms emblem on its products. Katie McLean, the marketing director, who previously referred to the warrant as a “badge of honour,” stated that this latest award is “an illustration of our DNA as a discerning and conscientious business.” Originating from the medieval era’s competition among traders for royal patronage, these warrants developed from the custom of the monarch or their delegate choosing the nation’s finest suppliers. Crown Paints, recognized as one of the longest-standing recipients of a Royal Warrant, has been under the ownership of the Danish company Hempel since 2011. The company noted that its dedication to sustainability aligns with King Charles’s environmental goals. Ms McLean commented: “To be successfully granted a warrant again for the third consecutive monarch is a testament to the hard work, dedication and commitment of all our staff, who consistently uphold the highest possible standards and set an example to the entire industry.”