Walker’s Shortbread has been awarded the Royal Warrant by
His Majesty King Charles III.
The appointment is a testament to the legacy of
Sir Jim Walker, his brother Joe and sister Marjorie Walker, who shared a role
as joint managing director and developed the business from a small family
bakery in Aberlour to a globally recognised brand.
Nicky Walker, managing director at Walker’s Shortbread, said: “It is 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.
The then Prince Charles opens Walker’s new factory in Aberlour on 1st October 2001. Pictured left to right: Joe Walker, Sir Jim Walker, Marjorie Walker and King Charles.
"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 is 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.”