The Prince and Princess of Wales are reportedly hoping to announce their first much-coveted royal warrants this year, in what would be the first time they use this power since taking up their new roles.

Prince William and Princess Kate were granted the titles of Prince and Princess of Wales on September 9, 2022, just one day after Queen Elizabeth’s death and King Charles’s ascension to the throne.

According to the MailOnline, the royal couple plan on granting their first awards of personal patronage this year. However, there is no date confirmed for when this will take place.

Royal warrants are granted for five years and are a mark or recognition for the ongoing supply of goods or services to the Royal Household and/or senior members of the Royal Family.

The warrant itself is a document that permits a company to use the Royal Arms in connection with its business, including on products and packaging.

Businesses chosen by the Palace represent a range of industries, from heritage crafts to clothing and food manufacturers.

Only senior members of the Royal Family are permitted to grant the prestigious awards, and for the last few decades, it had only been the late Queen, Charles as Prince of Wales and monarch, Camilla as Queen and the late Prince Philip who were able to give them.

Last month, Charles and Camilla granted royal warrants to nearly 400 companies, including some of their favourites.

It comes as royal sources revealed how the future Queen is looking ahead with a renewed perspective following her cancer battle last year – one that “puts greater emphasis on balancing the importance of their family with the family”

They added the “subtle but significant” adjustment in thinking will not mean that she won’t be as committed to her royal duties or that her public engagements won’t increase but that the princess “simply won’t be going back to work in the same way as before”.

A friend of the royal told the outlet: “It’s impossible to go through that kind of trauma and not be changed as a person

“There’s no hierarchy on the sheer terror of being told you have cancer, particularly when you have a young family you need to protect.”

Insiders suggested Kate will not be making a full return to royal duties any time soon but she will continue to ease herself back into social life gradually, as she’s been doing in the last few months.