The Danish royal family is slowly abandoning royal warrants in an attempt to modernise its monarchy, RoyalCentral reports.
The Danish Royal Court said in a new statement:
It is the Royal House’s opinion that a scheme that means that individual companies can claim special recognition from the Royal House for a number of years is no longer up to date.
Currently, 104 companies hold royal warrants – “Royal Court Supplier” or “Supplier to the Royal Danish Court” or similar – which authorise companies to demonstrate that they supply goods to members of the royal family.
Following King Frederik’s accession to the throne earlier this year, the Danish Royal Court announced that a decision would be made at a later date, but that current warrant holders would be able to complete their five-year term and until January 14, 2025 – one year after King Frederik’s accession to the throne.
Now the Danish Royal Court announces that the royal warrants will be completely abolished and that companies holding warrants will be able to do so until December 31, 2029, after which they will have to stop using them.
The Danish Royal Court said:
The royal couple and the rest of the royal family will continue to support the interests of Danish business in a way that caters to as many companies and industries as possible.
This will include more visits to Danish businesses, conferences and promoting Danish businesses on board during official visits.
