British chocolate maker Cadbury has been removed from a special royal family list for the first time in 170 years.
The Birmingham-based firm was first granted its recognition as a chocolate and cocoa manufacturer by Queen Victoria in 1854 but lost it under King Charles, the BBC reported.
Cadbury's US owners, Mondelez International, said they were disappointed by the decision.
The king has granted royal orders to 386 companies that previously held orders from Queen Elizabeth II, including John Lewis, Heinz and Nestle.
Companies holding the document from the monarch, which is issued for up to five years, are recognised for providing goods or services to the monarchy.
They are allowed to use the coat of arms of the royal family they are associated with on packaging, as part of advertising or other materials. | BGNES
