It has been 115 years since a Princess of Wales granted a prestigious royal warrant, and Kate Middleton could soon break that streak and give her official seal of approval to her favorite British businesses — the first time a Princess of Wales has done so since 1910.

The Princess of Wales is set to honour iconic British brands with a royal warrant – becoming the first princess to do so in over a century. Sources close to Kate have told The Times that she will bestow the warrant on her favoured companies to “ recognise British skills and industry ” soon.

Though Kate didn't wear her engagement ring that was once worn by her late mother-in-law, her emotional Jan. 14 visit still featured a nod to Diana's jewelry

The Princess of Wales chose jewelry that was a seeming nod to her late mother-in-law. Kate Middleton made her first royal appearance of 2025 last week when she paid a surprise visit to Royal Marsden Hospital,