THE RHUG estate has been granted a Royal Warrant by the Prince of Wales.

Lord Newborough, who owns the estate, said: “Being awarded the Royal Warrant is a dream come true, I am so thrilled for my team at Rhug who work so hard to embrace the highest standards of animal welfare and all the rewards of sustainable farming we practise here at Rhug.

“To have this recognition means everything. We are proud to fly the Welsh flag wherever we sell our meat in the world.

“As far as I know there are less than 20 warrant holders in Wales and I believe, we will be the only organic farm and cutting plant.

“This is an honour that cannot be bought and only earnt. I am so proud of what we have achieved here at Rhug over the last 20 years this is truly wonderful news.”

The Royal Warrant of Appointment Certificate states Rhug Organic Farm is certified, by command of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, to supply organic meat to His Royal Highness’ households.

Rhug has been supplying meat to the royal households for the past six years including Welsh lamb, chickens, turkeys and bison meat.

In order to be eligible, the Royal Household expects holders of Royal Warrants of Appointment to have a responsible approach to sustainability issues.

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