Living like a member of the Royal family may seem somewhat out of reach, but one very easy way to feel like a queen (or king) is to eat and drink brands approved by the British Monarchy’s Royal Households.

The Royal Warrant Holders Association represents individuals and companies holding Royal Warrants of Appointment. These are a mark of recognition to those who supply goods, or services, to the Households of Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II, or The Prince of Wales.

There are more than 800 companies entitled to use the British Royal coat of arms to indicate they hold the Royal Warrant and here are 10 of our favourites.

1. Twinings of London

Of course, number one on our list would have to be a tea brand. If you really want to drink like the Queen, sip Twinings’ English Breakfast blend, which is her favourite in the afternoon with a slice of one of three rotating cake options. In the morning the monarch prefers Earl Grey tea without sugar.

2. McIlhenny Tabasco Sauce

Tabasco was first exported to England in 1874 and in 2009, the McIlhenny Company, the family-owned manufacturer of the world-famous Tabasco red pepper sauce, acquired a Royal Warrant. During World War II, the Queen Mother had her staff search the capital city for the spicy sauce as it was in short supply. It has remained on the Royal table ever since.

3. Cadbury

Along with one or two high-end chocolatiers, Cadbury also holds a Royal Warrant from the Queen. According to her staff, she enjoys regular cups of cocoa, and it is understood the company produce a unique line of dark chocolate products for the Royal family every Christmas.

4. Heinz

You’ll never look at a bottle of tomato ketchup in the same way again. When the Queen visited the Heinz factory in Wigan, England in 2009 to mark its 50th anniversary, she was given a hamper full of baked beans, tomato soup and spaghetti hoops. However, her pantry was likely already stocked, as the company has held a Royal Warrant since 1951.

5. Waitrose & Partners

In October 2016 Her Majesty stunned local residents by browsing the shelves of a branch of Waitrose in Dorset, in southwest England. The first Waitrose store was opened in 1904, and the supermarket chain has had a Royal Warrant since 2002.

6. Nestle UK

According to the company’s Royal Warrant information page, about 97 percent of UK households consume Nestle brands, which amounts to a whopping two billion products each year. KitKats, Shreddies, all washed down with a cup of Nescafe coffee are just a few of the thousands of daily combinations from the brand.

7. Schweppes

Founded in the UK in 1792, Schweppes is a beloved brand of the Royal family, which gave its first Royal Warrant to the company in 1836. On its website, the brand explains, “Schweppes has been served at Britain’s most prestigious Royal Household events for 225 years.”

8. Maldon Sea Salt

At least we know Her Majesty’s food is served suitably seasoned. The Queen has given a Royal Warrant to this Essex-based salt manufacturer, which claims to provide “a fresh intensity and clean taste containing the perfect balance of natural minerals to enhance any dish.” We recommend the smoked version, especially on barbecued meat and fish.

9. Kellogg's

The Queen’s favourite breakfast cereal is reportedly Kellogg’s Special K, so it goes without saying that the famous brand has been granted a prestigious Royal Warrant. The next time you pour milk on your Rice Krispies or a bowl of humble Corn Flakes, think about those royal connections.

10. Walkers Shortbread

Her Majesty the Queen may be bound to Scotland by ties of ancestry, affection and duty having descended from the Royal House of Stewart on both sides of her family, but the choice to award Walkers Shortbread a Royal Warrant in 2017 was purely about the best choice of biscuit. The Scottish company received the stamp of approval for the supply of shortbread to the Royal Household, having previously received the Royal Warrant in 2002 for their oatcakes.

The history of the Royal Warrant

The idea of food items being approved by the Royal family began in the 18th century when royal tradesmen began displaying the Royal Arms on their premises and stationery. In 1840, the Royal Warrant Holders Association was formed. The history of the Royal Warrant can be traced back to medieval times, when competition for Royal favour was intense and the monarchy had the pick of the country's best tradespeople. By the 15th century, the Lord Chamberlain, as head of the Royal Household, formally appointed tradespeople with a Royal Warrant of Appointment – a practice that continues to this day.