Are We Related to King Charles or Prince William? Do we have a Royal Warrant?
As the name of our website is Charles William, and we often get asked if we are related to the British royal family and also if we have a Royal Warrant, there is a simple one word answer.
The answer is no, we are not knowingly related to King Charles or Prince William.
The name is made up from our names Simon Charles and Edward J William and the city we live in. After many years of sourcing branded watches we tried our hand at creating this brand. We noticed that you have to try many manufactures and designers in order to find the one that you would rely on in terms of quality. We have created this brand with our customers in mind. We came to the conclusion that you can get excellent items made that even surpass the quality of the major fashion brands, and we were still able to offer these items at a more competitive price.
We have no known relatives in the British royal family.
We understand why people might think we are related to the royal family. The names are the same as the name of the current King of England and also share a name with Prince William. However, there are many other people in the world with the same names as King Charles and Prince William. Just because we have the same name does not mean we are related.
A Royal Warrant is a document issued by a member of the British Royal Family to a company or individual who has supplied goods or services to the Royal Household for at least five years. The warrant allows the company or individual to use the Royal Arms in its advertising and marketing materials.
Royal Warrants are a mark of quality and prestige, and they can be a valuable marketing tool for businesses. They can also help to build customer loyalty and boost sales.
There are currently over 1,100 Royal Warrants in force, held by a wide range of businesses, from luxury goods manufacturers to food and drink producers to service providers.
To qualify for a Royal Warrant, a company or individual must have supplied goods or services to the Royal Household for at least five years on a regular and ongoing basis. The goods or services must be of a high standard and meet the requirements of the Royal Household.
The application process for a Royal Warrant is competitive and rigorous. Companies and individuals must submit a detailed application form, including information about their business, the goods or services they supply, and their experience of supplying to the Royal Household.
The Royal Household will then assess the application and make a decision on whether to grant a warrant. The decision is final and there is no appeal process.
Royal Warrants are granted for a period of five years. At the end of the five-year period, the company or individual must reapply for a warrant.
If a company or individual is granted a Royal Warrant, it is entitled to use the Royal Arms in its advertising and marketing materials. The Royal Arms must be used in a specific way, and there are strict guidelines on how they can be displayed.
Companies and individuals who hold Royal Warrants are required to pay an annual fee to the Royal Household. The fee is used to cover the costs of administering the Royal Warrant scheme.
Royal Warrants are a valuable asset for businesses. They can help to build customer loyalty, boost sales, and enhance a company's reputation.
We are proud of our names and proud to be British citizens. Although not related to the British royal family and neither do we have a Royal Warrant, we do admire them for their service to their country. If the Royal Family are interested in our products we would be delighted to help them out with a great deal - so if you are in line for the throne, do get in touch!
We hope this article helps to clear up any confusion about the relationship to the British royal family and Royal Warrants.