Becoming a Court Supplier
Court Supplier is a royal decoration (predicate). You can request this predicate from the mayor. Your company may then use the Royal coat of arms and add the title "Supplier to the Royal Household".
How does it work?
Only the King can award the predicate Purveyor to the Royal Household. You can receive the predicate on a special anniversary of your company (100, 125, 150 years, and so on). Sometimes you may also receive it for a very special event in the company. You may use the title Purveyor to the Court for a maximum of 25 years. After that, you can apply for an extension.
The Royal House website tells you what you must meet to be awarded the Royal Household Supplier designation.
For more information, contact: the Stichting Hofleveranciers in Nederland.
What should I do?
- Submit an application to the mayor of the municipality.
- Do this in the municipality where your business is located.
- Clearly explain why your company deserves the Court Supplier designation.
- Submit your application at least 9 months in advance.
You will automatically be notified whether you are awarded the designation of Purveyor to the Royal Household. Usually you will receive the corresponding certificate from the king's commissioner or the mayor.
What do I need?
- proof of the incorporation date of your company
- balance sheet of the past 5 years
- description of financial expectations for the coming years
Other awards
Municipal awards
A municipal award is a token of appreciation for a person or organization that has dedicated themselves in a special way to the town and/or its residents. The municipality of Voorne aan Zee has several municipal awards.
Royal decoration (ribbon)
The rain of ribbons takes place every year on the last working day before King's Day. Most royal honors are awarded during this rain of ribbons.
For more information, see Royal Award, ribbon.
Royal medal of honor
Only an association, foundation or institution that has existed for at least 50 years can receive a Royal Medal of Honor.
For more information, see Royal Medal of Honor.
Royal predicate
The Predicate Royal is an award that can be granted to associations, foundations, institutions or large corporations.
For more information, see Royal predicate.