In 1904, Alfredo Siegert was appointed purveyor of Angostura aromatic bitters to the King of Prussia, and in 1907 to King Alfonso XIII of Spain.

In 1912 the company was appointed purveyors of Aromatic Bitters to his majesty King George V and they were reappointed by his majesty King George VI some years later.

In 1952 Angostura was appointed as manufacturers of Aromatic Bitters to His Majesty King Gustav VI Adolph of Sweden.

The most recent royal appointment is the only one issued by a still ruling Monarch; Queen Elizabeth II.

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