Where does Queen Elizabeth shop? 9 of her favourite stores – and 1 that fell from royal grace
You’re unlikely to see her pushing a trolley down the aisle, but her patronage of these businesses certainly adds to their prestige
It’s easy to ponder whether the queen goes shopping like the rest of us and, indeed, what her favourite designers and stores might be. One way to tell if she does buy from certain retailers is if they have been granted a royal warrant.
First issued by Henry II in the 12th century, initially as charters to trade guilds, they are the ultimate seal of approval, recognising frequent suppliers of goods and services to members of the royal family.
Rachel Trevor-Morgan
Rachel Trevor-Morgan, who works out of a plush London studio, began fashioning hats for the queen in the mid-2000s. In fact, the sovereign often wears her breathtaking, bespoke creations to important engagements: the 2011 state visit to the Republic of Ireland, for example. Trevor-Morgan, who was appointed Her Majesty’s milliner in 2014, has also designed for other royals such as the Duchess of Cambridge, and celebrities including Joan Collins.
Fortnum & Mason
It’s not a shock that the queen’s preferred shops or brands are ones that have a long record of unparalleled excellence. The upmarket department store Fortnum & Mason, whose flagship outlet is in Piccadilly Circus, is the oldest enterprise on this list – it was founded in 1707. They specialise in exclusive food and drink such as foie gras, caviar, chocolate and tea. A particular stand-out are their glorious hampers.
Corgi Socks
