The (royal) seal of approval: Shoes, hats, socks, whiskies and a gold dachshund.

Shop with the blessing of royalty, as Hetty Lintell chooses luxuries made by companies with a Royal Warrant.

Berry Bros and Rudd have not one, but two, Royal Warrants.
Berry Bros and Rudd have not one, but two, Royal Warrants.
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Harvard 2 in khaki suede, £450, Crockett & Jones.

Infinity diamond-set ring, £4,980, G. Collins & Sons.

Golden Amber Eau de Parfum, £180, Floris.

Embroidered honey-bee Christmas decoration, £20, Fortnum and Mason.

Special-edition unisex Panama hat, £365, Lock & Co.

Champagne Christmas card set, £25 for six, Smythson

New Pursuits Cotswold weekend bag, £795, Ettinger

Rannoch shooting socks, £69, Campbell's of Beauly.

Ledaig 2009, Oloroso Finish Cask #700324, part of the new Coasts & Shores collection, £130, Berry Bros & Rudd.

Jewelled gold dachshund brooch by Cartier, £14,000, Wartski.

Hetty Lintell is the luxury editor for Country Life.

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Hetty Lintell
Hetty Lintell
Hetty joined Country Life as Editorial Assistant before going on to pioneer the magazine’s luxury pages. Known for keeping the contents of a small wardrobe beneath her desk – because you never know – she has a bulging little black book and is the go-to person for gift-giving advice.
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