Paint firm's pride in securing Royal Warrant again

A paint manufacturer has said it is "proud and humbled" to be awarded a Royal Warrant by a third consecutive monarch.

Lancashire-based Crown Paints, which has supplied paint to royal estates in Sandringham, was first awarded the accolade by King George VI in 1949, before it was renewed after his death by Queen Elizabeth II in 1955.

The Darwen firm has now been granted the warrant again by King Charles, which enables the firm to continue using the Royal Arms emblem on its packaging.

Marketing director Katie McLean, who previously described it as a "badge of honour", said the recent award was "an illustration of our DNA as a discerning and conscientious business".

Rooted in traders' competition for royal favour during medieval times, the warrants emerged from the practice of the monarch or their representative selecting the best in the country.

Crown Paints, which has been among the longest holders of a Royal Warrant, has been owned by Danish company Hempel since 2011 and said its commitment to sustainability aligned with the King's own environmental ambitions.

Ms McLean said: "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."

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