Ever wonder who made the Queen's broomsticks? This doc has answers you didn't know you needed.
Season 1 • Episode 1
LatestIt may not surprise you to learn that among the hundreds of companies that the royal family patronise are eight champagne houses. But also on the list of royal warrants, there’s a scaffolding company, a sacks supplier, a broomstick maker and Weetabix (so now we know what the Queen has for breakfast). With the exception of new technology firms, they’re all well established companies, many dating back to the 1800s and even the 1700s.
It may not surprise you to learn that among the hundreds of companies that the royal family patronise are eight champagne houses. But also on the list of royal warrants, there’s a scaffolding company, a sacks supplier, a broomstick maker and Weetabix (so now we know what the Queen has for breakfast). With the exception of new technology firms, they’re all well established companies, many dating back to the 1800s and even the 1700s.
Production
Charming access to centuries-old family businesses.
Writing
Dry wit that treats scaffolding with royal reverence.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Royal warrants date back to the 15th century and must be renewed every five years; the Queen alone held over 800 during her reign.
The broomstick maker in this episode? Still using techniques from the 1800s. Your IKEA broom could never.
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