Use of Royal Arms, Names and Images

The Lord Chamberlain's Office produces definitive guidelines on the use of the Royal Arms, Royal Devices, Emblems and Titles and of photographs, portraits, engravings, effigies and busts of The Queen and Members of the Royal Family.

A document produced by the Lord Chamberlain's Office summarises the legal position governing the use, for commercial purposes, of the Royal Arms, Royal Devices, Emblems and Titles and of photographs, portraits, engravings, effigies and busts of The King and Members of the Royal Family.

Download the document 'Guidance on the use of Royal arms, names and images' (pdf)

Download the document 'Applications for the use of protected Royal titles' (pdf)

Download the document 'Guidelines for the use of the Coronation Emblem' (pdf)

ANNEX A - Paris Convention Members (pdf)

ANNEX B - Royal Crowns (pdf)

ANNEX C - Crowns for business purpose (pdf)

ANNEX D - Members of the Royal Family (pdf)

ANNEX E - Royal residences (pdf)

 

 

 

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