Celebrate the King’s Coronation in style
Make no bones about it, royalist or not, the coronation of a monarch is a big deal, whether you like a bit of pomp, have a special weekend away in the tent, caravan or campervan planned, or are just looking forward to the day off
The last one produced a whole array of celebratory goodies that can still be found in auctions and possibly charity shops today. However, they seem to be a bit few and far between this time around, so we’ve scoured the shops to find a few bits to help you celebrate the King's Coronation on 6 May, 2023, and perhaps keep for many years to come…
King Charles Coronation London Landmark Enamel Mug
A great option for those camping over the long weekend, this enamel mug features a colourful design of London landmarks, alongside the Coronation’s date. It’s a durable mug with a gloss-white finish that’ll sit nicely in your camping kitchen.
Price: £17.50
Proper Goose King’s Coronation High Ball Glass
Ok, so a glass tumbler isn’t perhaps the best option if you’re tent camping, but we love this beautifully decorated highball glass that’ll hold your celebratory tipple on 6 May. Featuring the Coronation’s official logo, the floral design depicts the four national flowers of the UK and would make a lovely keepsake once the weekend’s celebrations have come to an end. It’s available in pink and green (pictured) or blue and pink designs.
Price: £9.50
Lovetree Designs 3 Cheers for the King Tote Bag
What better way to give a subtle nod to the celebrations than by carrying around this handy tote bag? Designed in the Union Jack colours by West Midlands-based Lovetree Designs, this is a modern tote that’ll save you having to reach for plastic bags when you’re out shopping for your Coronation celebration treats.
Price: £12
Victoria Eggs King Charles III Coronation Tea Towel
Most of us will have some sort of celebratory tea towel stashed at the back of the drawer, but this one is such a lovely design that it can take pride of place in your kitchen at home or in the motorhome, caravan or tent.
In hues of green, the towel’s hand-drawn design bears the UK’s national flowers alongside oak – a symbol of strength – and ivy – a symbol of commitment, plus the eagle, swords and anchor (a nod to the British Armed Forces), a parachute, pens and paintbrushes (representing the King’s support of the arts, young people and his commitment to environmental activism).
Price: £14.50
Emma Bridgewater ‘3 Cheers for King Charles’ Coronation Teapot
You can’t have a celebratory afternoon tea without a decent teapot, and this special-edition ‘3 Cheers for King Charles’ Coronation teapot is one that can be handed down through the generations. Made at the Emma Bridgewater factory in Stoke-on-Trent, the teapot features a bold pattern of crowns and lions against regal coloured banners.
Price: £80
Sophie Allport Coronation Mug
You’ll need a new mug to go with that teapot, and we love this tasteful limited-edition Coronation mug from Sophie Allport. Featuring delicate illustrations of King Charles III and Queen Camilla making their way from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey, surrounded by the King's Guards, it’s made from fine bone china and comes in a gift box so would make an excellent celebratory pressie.
Price: £14.50
King Charles III Coronation Commemorative Tea Towel
Add some regal proceedings to the washing up with this commemorative tea towel from Historic Royal Palaces. Featuring iconic London landmarks, including Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey – where the Coronation is to take place – this is a must-have in the caravan, campervan or tent for any royalist.
Price: £15
Belvoir Farm Coronation Edition Sparkling Elderflower
Made using natural ingredients and traditional family recipes, Leicestershire-based Belvoir Farms is surely one of the go-to brands for a bit of alcohol-free celebratory fizz.
This special 750ml Coronation Edition Sparkling Elderflower drink – with a lovely design on the bottle – contains carbonated spring water, hand-picked elderflowers and pressed lemon juice for a refreshing taste, and it’s suitable for vegans.
Price: £3.50
Biscuiteers King Charles III Throne iced biscuits
Literally a very sweet way to celebrate the Coronation, these delicately iced biscuits are handmade by the biscuit gift specialist, Biscuiteers. This King Charles III Throne box includes three lemon biscuits – one throne embossed with the King’s cypher and two Union Jack flags.
The biscuits are beautifully presented in an illustrated letterbox-sized gift box, they have a three-month shelf life and you can also add a gift message if you’re treating someone else.
Price: £25
Cartwright & Butler English Breakfast Tea caddy
What Brit doesn’t love a good cup of tea? And these English Breakfast tea bags from Cartwright & Butler are the perfect way to start the day of the Coronation. Presented in a beautiful green and gold embossed tin with a design specially created for the Coronation.
Price: £8
Cartwright & Butler Coronation Celebration Hamper
If you’re planning on going all out on 6 May, Cartwright & Butler’s Coronation Celebration Hamper has everything you need to celebrate in style.
Containing Café York fine-blend coffee, whisky fudge, chocolate wafer rounds, milk chocolate chunk biscuits, English Breakfast tea, tomato and chilli chutney, fine-cut breakfast marmalade, a jewel fruit loaf cake and even a bottle of Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial – all that’s left is to invite your friends to join the party.
Price: £160
Jan Constantine Coronation Party Cushion
Brighten up your living room – at home or in the caravan, motorhome or campervan – with this Coronation Party Cushion from British textile designer, Jan Constantine.
Made from navy blue wool felt, the cushion is hand-embroidered and appliqued with ‘God Save the King’, alongside the date of the King’s Coronation, mini bunting and four floral emblems to represent the four countries in the British Isles. It measures 58cm by 42cm and includes a feather pad.
Price: £149
Hampshire Flag Company King’s Coronation Bunting
Adorn your campervan, motorhome, caravan, tent or home with this King’s Coronation Bunting from the Hampshire Flag Company.
Digitally printed and stitched onto sturdy white heading tape, the bunting is available in three materials – paper (indoor only), plus PVC or knitted polyester suitable for indoor and outdoor use – and in three lengths: 5m, 10m or 20m.
Price: from £11.99 (plus VAT)
Bean and Bemble King Charles Coronation Mini Cheese Board
If you’re planning on serving some celebratory nibbles on 6 May, you’ll need this mini serving board. Designed and handmade in the UK, this double-sided melamine board features the words ‘The Coronation of HM King Charles III 6th May 2023’ on a royal red background.
Turn it over and you’ll find Bean and Bemble’s special Coronation pattern design, featuring the Crown Jewels, the Coronation ring, elements from the Royal Crest and, apparently, a few of the King’s favourite things, including Jack Russells, gardening tools and painting materials.
Price: £19.50
Thermos The Coronation Superlight Direct Drink Flask
Thermos has created this flask with a special regal themed print, which is actually quite subtle so you'll be able to use it all year round – it’s got illustrations of the crown, the orb and the sceptre as well as the British flag.
It’s the 470ml direct drink version which will keep drinks hot for up to 10 hours (how long you may be watching TV if you’re fully committed – although the ceremony may only be about three hours long, the build-up will likely be extensive), or cold for up to 24 hours.
Price: £28
Top Trumps Kings and Queens
If you grew up in the 80s or 90s then you’ll know all about Top Trumps, where you trump other players' cards with yours and take the hand. The winner is the person with all the cards at the end.
This Kings and Queens edition now includes Charles III, but, if you love a bit of history, these monarchs go all the way back to the Middle Ages. Play by age, years of reign, number of children, military might and an overall rating – remember, the highest value wins.
It’s the perfect card game for Coronation day, as it doesn’t take up a lot of space so you can devote the table to your celebratory picnic or feast.
Price: £6
Logifirepits King Charles and Queen Camilla Garden Decoration
If you’re looking for a little something to stake outside your motorhome, caravan, campervan or tent on 6 May, look no further than these steel figurines of King Charles and Queen Camilla. Standing 32cm tall and in a weather-resistant black powder-coated finish or a natural finish that will oxidise over time, this pair of laser-cut figurines are secured in the ground with heavy-duty stakes.
Price: £29.99
The King’s Coronation by Marion Billet
Celebrating the King’s Coronation with the grandkids or little ones? It can be tricky to explain to children what the day is all about but this little board book should make it a fun event for even the youngest toddler.
Featuring push, pull and slide tabs to help the King in his royal procession through London, place the crown on his head and watch him relax after a long day, this is a sweet rhyming story with lots of fun things to spot along the way.
Price: £5.99
Union Jack Blanket
It might get a little nippy on the campsite if the celebrations continue into the evening on 6 May, so keep yourself cosy with this Union Jack throw, which can also be used as a picnic blanket.
Made from super-soft 100% merino lambswool, it measures 135cm by 200cm and is ideal for use both indoors and out.
Price: £172
Emma Bridgewater ‘3 Cheers for King Charles’ Tea Caddy
As Emma Bridgewater says on its website, this is a tin that’s fit for royal-tea (yes, we thought it was rather good, too!). Perfect for storing all manner of things – from the most obvious, tea bags, to small camping knick-knacks that are easily lost – this steel tin measures 15.2cm by 10.5cm by 14.2cm and is emblazoned with Emma Bridgewater’s colourful celebratory design.
Price: £10
The Range King Coronation Fleece Throw
If you plan on watching the day’s events unfold on the telly, it’s the perfect excuse to grab a cuppa, pop your slippers on and relax… and we’ve found the perfect throw to snuggle up with – and for a bargain price, too. This soft fleece throw’s muticoloured design features Union Jacks, the crown, buses, taxis, the King’s Guard and stamps, and it measures 150cm by 120cm.
Price: £5.99
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