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Walker’s Shortbread gains Royal Warrant

7 Jan, 2025

Scottish manufacturer Walker's Shortbread has announced that it has received a Royal Warrant.

The then Prince Charles opens Walker’s new factory in Aberlour on 1st October 2001. (L-R): Joe Walker, Sir Jim Walker, Marjorie Walker and King Charles.

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Scottish manufacturer Walker’s Shortbread has announced that it has received a Royal Warrant.

A statement from Walker’s Shortbread revealed the company had been granted a Royal Warrant. This comes following the news of MD Sir Jim Walker’s passing.

Nicky Walker, managing director at Walker’s Shortbread, said: “It is a privilege for Walker’s to be granted a Royal Warrant of Appointment from His Majesty King Charles III for the supply of shortbread and oatcakes to the Royal Household.

“As an independent, family run business, we are extremely proud to carry the Royal Warrant which is a great honour and we feel is a true mark of recognition for our service and commitment to baking ‘Scotland at its finest’ for over a century.

“It is particularly poignant to receive the appointment following the very sad passing of my uncle, Sir Jim Walker recently. My uncle, my father Joe and my aunt Marjorie were extremely proud when Walker’s was granted the Royal Warrant for the supply of shortbread and oatcakes to the late Queen Elizabeth II and I know how delighted they would have been by this Appointment from His Majesty King Charles III. This award is testament to their legacy.”

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