Walker’s Shortbread has been awarded the Royal Warrant by His Majesty King Charles III.
According to a statement by the business, the appointment is ”a testament to the legacy of Sir Jim Walker, his brother Joe and sister Marjorie, who shared a role as joint managing director and developed the business from a small family bakery in Aberlour to a globally recognised brand”. The King opened the Walkers factory in Aberlour 2001 (pictured above), when he was still Prince.
Nicky Walker, managing director at Walker’s Shortbread, said: “It’s 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’s 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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