The Only Hotel With A Royal Warrant-And Why The Queen Loved It

Queen Elizabeth often visited The Goring

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However, just one hotel has been issued the Royal Warrant - and it was a favourite of the Queen.

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Of all London’s grand dame hotels that have welcomed Queen Elizabeth II, it is The Goring that will be feeling her loss most acutely

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Only one hotel in the world has a Royal Warrant - The Goring

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Kate Middleton also stayed before her wedding in 2011

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Meghan and Harry visited too, organising a farewell lunch for their staff

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BEING issued a Royal Warrant is a huge honour for any company, with 875 given across the UK.

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The Monarch decides who may grant Royal Warrants.

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