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Cute keepsakes and celebratory mementos await
By | 12 months ago
With the King‘s coronation coming up soon (6 May 2023, to be exact), people across the UK are looking for ways to celebrate. The long bank holiday weekend will see many of us prepping street parties, sunbathing in the (hopefully sunny) parks and heading out to restaurant and pubs – but how can we mark the occasion after the event? It’s not everyday we have the chance to celebrate a coronation, so make sure to collect a piece of history with some memorabilia. From snazzy plates and bejewelled trinkets to decorated biscuits and limited edition prints, these are the best bits of kit to celebrate the coronation this May.
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The Best King Charles Coronation Memorabilia
Rye Pottery
State Of The Union, £190.70 each and £395 for the pair, ryepottery.co.uk
Those looking for a less traditional commemorative item will want to grab this pair of ceramic bookends from Rye Pottery, stat. A modern interpretation of the lion and the unicorn, the bookends have been hand-painted with tattoo art and classic symbols representing the four nations of the UK as a meditation on how tradition and modernity will come together under the new King. This is an alternative look at the nation’s relationship with the royals, but the interpretation is completely up to you…
Asprey
His Majesty King Charles III Coronation Lion Decanter Set, £9,250, asprey.com
Luxury gifting brand Asprey has unveiled a limited edition collection of coronation glassware, engraved with the royal cyphers. With the first edition gifted to the King himself, this limited run of 12 lion decanter sets would make the perfect piece of history to mark the occasion.
Candace Bahouth
King Charles Mirror, £5,000, candacebahouth.com
After something a little more quirky? It doesn’t get quirkier than this mosaic mirror from multi-media artist Candance Bahouth, which is made up of mugs, plates and saucers decorated with members of the royal family. A portrait of our soon-to-be crowned King sits on a plate at the centre.
John Smedley
King Scarf, £200, johnsmedley.com
British knitwear brand John Smedley is celebrating its longstanding relationship with the royal household with a new coronation-themed scarf. Commissioned by the brand to mark the occasion, the scarf was created in collaboration with London based visual arts charity Intoart and features a bespoke illustration by Stanley Galton. The design comes in two colourways and features coronation regalia, including the Sovereign’s Orb and Sceptre, alongside a selection of decorative leaves as a nod to King Charles’ continued commitment to the environment.
Moët & Chandon
Impérial Coronation Cuvée 2023 Magnum (1.5L), £96, clos19.com (available from 1 May 2023)
World-renowned champagne house Moët & Chandon will be releasing a specially designed souvenir bottle for King Charles’ coronation this May. A limited edition Impérial Magnum, the bottle features the official emblem of the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort alongside a special message from the house: ‘The House of Moët & Chandon are proud to present this special cuvée to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty The King.’
Annoushka
18ct Gold Amethyst & Diamond Coronation Locket Charm, £4,500, annoushka.com
British jeweller Annoushka has marked the coronation by designing a limited edition commemorative crown locket charm, a miniature version of the St Edwards Crown (the very one that Charles will be wearing when he is anointed King). Crafted from 18ct gold and white gold, the design features multiple tiny emeralds, sapphires, rubies, amethysts and diamonds.
Penhaligon’s
Highgrove Bouquet, £160, penhaligons.com
One of Penhaligon’s more recently launched products is the Highgrove Bouquet, a fragrance created in collaboration with King Charles. Inspired by the bountiful blossoms and fruits found in the royal’s home at Highgrove during the summer months, sales of the bottle will also be raising money for The Prince’s Foundation. Find out more about Highgrove Bouquet’s royal links here.
Eleanor Bowmer
King Charles III Coronation Commemorative Tea Towel, £15, eleanorbowmer.co.uk
Maximalism at its finest, Eleanor Bowmer’s limited edition collection of coronation homewares are decorated with vibrant illustrations depicting the royal coat of arms’ lion and unicorn alongside Charles’ cypher and flowers from all four nations.
Chapel Down
Chapel Down Coronation Edition 2016, £65, chapeldown.com
What better way to toast to the new King than with a glass of English sparkling? This limited edition bottle from Chapel Down is a classic blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, with aromas of ripe apple, fresh red berries and toasted brioche. Better still, all profits will go towards the Royal British Legion, a charity dedicated to supporting the Armed Forces community.
Biscuiteers
King Charles III Coronation Biscuit Set, £58, biscuiteers.com
Biscuiteers never fails to impress with its dainty baked goods, daintily iced into adorable characters, objects and places. Its commemorative biscuit tin features renditions of the crown, the royal ermine, the orb and sceptre, the royal guard and even a small replica of Westminster Abbey and the King’s carriage.
Fortnum & Mason
Fortnum’s Musical Coronation Biscuit Tin, £35, fortnumandmason.com
Royal celebrations aren’t quite the same without something from legendary department store Fortnum & Mason – especially when that something comes in biscuit tin form. This one has a musical feature, playing ‘God Save The King’ as it spins. The biscuits inside also pay tribute to the flavours of the Commonwealth, with Fijian ginger, Canadian cranberries, South African macadamia nuts and UK clotted cream making up the key tasting notes.
Sophie James
The Crown Limited Edition Coronation Candle, £65, sophiejamesmayfair.com
Recently launched by Sophie James, this limited edition version of the brand’s popular Crown candle has been engraved to mark the King’s coronation, reading ‘King Charles III – 06/05/23’. A perfect little keepsake that you can hold onto long after the wax has melted.
Emma Bridgewater
3 Cheers For King Charles III Four-Mug Teapot, £80, emmabridgewater.co.uk
Keen to get your hands on some commemorative crockery this May? Look no further than English staple Emma Bridgwater, which has launched a line of mugs, plates, teapots and tea towels. The colourful designs have a much more celebratory feel than official items, with the repeated slogan of ‘3 Cheers For The King’ emblazoned across many of the items.
Cartwright & Butler
King Charles III Coronation Tea And Biscuits Selection, £25, cartwrightandbutler.co.uk
Nothing says memorabilia quite like a biscuit tin, right? This one from Cartwright & Butler is embossed with a specially designed illustration, and comes with a selection of salted caramel and chocolate biscuits, shortbread and English breakfast tea.
Eleanor Tomlinson
‘Coronation Capers’ Signed Limited Edition Print, £65, eleanortomlinsonart.co.uk
Artist and illustrator Eleanor Tomlinson has launched a collection of prints, cards and homeware to mark the upcoming ceremony – decked out in hand-painted designs showcasing the royal dogs (and the occasional crown). Eleanor will also be selling her collection at Badminton over the coronation weekend, giving you another chance to grab a commemorative print before the celebrations end.
Daylesford
Coronation Shortbread Tin, £15, daylesford.com
Pioneering sustainable farm Daylesford has teamed up with a small family-run bakery in Edinburgh to create these all-butter shortbread biscuits, presented in a reusable tin with an illustration by British artist Hugo Guinness.
Silent Pool Distillers
Silent Pool Gin Coronation Limited Edition, £45, silentpooldistillers.com
British distiller Silent Pool is raising a glass this May with a new bottle of gin, created using infusions of King Charles’ favourite Surrey botanicals, plants and flowers. Featured notes include bergamot orange, rose petals, chamomile, raspberry leaves and earl grey tea.
Spode
King’s Coronation Teabag Tidy, £13.50, spode.co.uk
Spode is no stranger to creating commemorative objects for royal moments – and its latest collection to mark the coronation doesn’t stray from its classic design ethos. The range, made up of white pieces painted in cobalt blue, features intertwining patterns of roses, shamrocks, thistles, and daffodils to represent the four countries of the United Kingdom.
Cath Kidston
King Charles III Coronation Commemorative Cushion, £40, johnlewis.com
Fans of all things twee and cottagecore-y will love this limited edition cushion from Cath Kidston, which features a hand-painted portrait of the new King (with dogs in tow) surrounded by flags, ribbons and hearts.
The Hummingbird Bakery
Red Velvet Stamp Cake, £37.95, hummingbirdbakery.com
Known for whipping up tasty cakes for every occasion, Hummingbird Bakery has pushed the boat out to mark the upcoming coronation with a selection of baked goods – think cupcakes topped with Union Jacks, a classic whiskey bundt and (our favourite) multi-tiered red velvet cake decorated with the new stamp.
Sipsmith
Limited Edition Sipping Society Box, £35, sipsmith.com
Sipsmith’s tribute to the newly crowned monarch comes in the form of a limited edition box, inside which sit two bespoke drinks for the occasion: Coronation Gin and Hot Honey Gin. While usually reserved for members, this special edition of Sipping Society boxes are available to the public in a limited run of 150.
Arthur Price
King Charles III Coronation Spoon, £12.95, johnlewis.com
This commemorative teaspoon from Arthur Price has been decorated with the King’s cypher and portrait, and comes in its own gift box. A cute present for the royalist in your life, or a nice addition to your cutlery drawer (it is dishwasher safe, after all).
What To Look Out For
But how to pick the best memorabilia investments? Jo Lloyd, Head of the Decorative Arts department at Roseberys Auction House, says: ‘On this momentous occasion of a new monarch’s coronation, many will want to buy something as a souvenir to commemorate the event and provide a keepsake reminder of this time in their lives. The mugs produced by Wedgwood that were designed by Eric Ravilious, the British painter, are valuable and do well at auction. The Ravilious coronation mugs have a look that sits well within a modern interior and so remain popular.’
Jo also suggests looking further afield in the ceramics category for a diverse, interesting and stylish collection of royal memorabilia. ‘For example, Pablo Picasso designed a two-handled earthenware vase in a pairing called Le Roi et La Reine (The King and the Queen), in the 1950s, so these would be a topical, solid investment for a royal collection,’ says Jo. ‘Also, around 1908, Pilkington Royal Lancastrian pottery produced a lustre glazed vase depicting Saint George and the Dragon with the words “Saint George for England”. This antique piece would be a show-stopping object with a patriotic connection, but would need a healthy budget – the vase sold at auction in 2021 for £75,000.’
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