The seal of approval money can't buy: What a Royal Warrant means for business

Queen Elizabeth II driving herself in a Land Rover Defender 110 to the stables on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk
The Queen is often seen behind the wheel of various Land Rovers Credit: Nick Ansell/PA 

A Cornish vineyard has become the first English wine producer to be granted a Royal Warrant, fueling speculation that it may be served as the sparkling wine of choice at the upcoming wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Camel Valley vineyard began when ex-RAF pilot Bob Lindo and his wife Annie planted their first 8,000 vines in 1989, and has grown to be one of England's top winemakers. It has been supplying the Royal household for more than a decade. Sam Lindo, Bob's son and Camel Valley's winemaker, told The Telegraph the warrant was "amazing news" and a big motivation for the business to live up to the highest standards. 

To apply for a Royal Warrant, via the Royal Warrant Holders Association, a...

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