The warrant allows the 126-year-old family business, based in Aberlour, to supply shortbread and oatcakes to the Royal Household.

Walker’s, known for its distinctively packaged products, exports to nearly 100 markets globally. This is not the company’s first Royal Warrant, having previously held them from Queen Elizabeth II and the Queen Mother.

Nicky Walker, Walker’s Shortbread managing director, 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.

“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.”