The honor skipped over Princess Diana, too. As Kate Middleton prepares to step into the role of queen one day, royal fans and observers are wondering just what a Queen Kate reign could look like. In the meantime before she and her husband Prince William ascend the throne,

Kate Middleton's fashion choices have regularly inspired shoppers to purchase whatever she's wearing. And according to a new report, the Princess of Wales might soon be able to give brands in areas other than fashion her royal seal of approval.

King Charles has appointed Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, to grant Royal Warrants, a role previously held only by monarchs. This historic move marks the first time in over a century that a Princess of Wales will have this authority,

Kate Middleton is reportedly set to bestow her “royal warrants” on a few of her lucky favorite brands, which the Brits across the pond tell us is a big deal. Over here in the States, however, folks are still wondering what, exactly, a royal warrant even is. And, for that matter, why it would matter so much for a brand to get one.