pngde Gournay x Charbonnel et Walker Coronation Gift Box – Limited Edition
Cover de Gournay x Charbonnel et Walker Coronation Gift Box – Limited Edition

What to buy to commemorate the coronation of King Charles III

The British predilection for producing and buying memorabilia to mark royal occasions has been around since the 17th century when the first commemorative ceramic plate was painted to celebrate the coronation of Charles II.

But this went into the mainstream in 1953 when the crowning of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey spawned a new eagerness for memorabilia that captured the majesty of the occasion.

Interest in the Royal Family has increased over the years, fuelled by television, press and mass media coverage of events such as the Queen's coronation and subsequent royal weddings

The upcoming coronation of King Charles III is no different, with plenty of collectible choices already available. If you're keen to partake in this, renowned British designers such as Jan Constantine and heritage brands like Wedgwood have many tasteful options. Here are seven that capture the spirit of this momentous occasion.

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1. Wedgewood King Charles Coronation Mug 2023​

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Wedgewood King Charles Coronation Mug 2023​

Proudly English since 1759, Wedgewood celebrated the coronation in fine style with a striking fine bone china commemorative mug adapted from an original design by the iconic graphic designer Richard Guyatt, who designed a pint-sized Wedgwood mug for the 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

The design detail reflects the whimsical Festival of Britain style distinctive of the 1950s, featuring a stylised crown flanked by the heraldic lion and unicorn of the United Kingdom.

King Charles' feathery monogram, CIIIR, takes centre stage in pale grey and yellow, with the date 2023 below to mark the occasion. Each piece is completed with the words "God Save the King" and a 22-karat gold lining.

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2. de Gournay x Charbonnel et Walker Coronation Gift Box – Limited Edition

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The boxed feature a bespoke design depicting British flora and fauna
Above The box features a bespoke design depicting British flora and fauna
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Each box was hand painted by de Gournay artisans
Above Each box is hand-painted by de Gournay artisans

de Gournay's exquisite hand-painted creations grace a limited run of chocolate boxes by Charbonnel & Walker, the United Kingdom’s first luxury chocolatiers, for the first time in celebration of King Charles III's coronation. 

The theme is The Garden of England and the bespoke design depicting the British flora and fauna has been individually hand-painted onto a select edition of 75 boxes.

A springtime bouquet of Lily of the Valley, Forget Me Not, Foxglove, Honeysuckle, Morning Glory, Dog Rose and Crab Apple ornament each box lid in a splendid encirclement: hand-painted onto a ground of pine green silk, with a red squirrel, robin and chaffinch depicted amidst bumblebees and butterflies.

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3. Halcyon Days His Majesty King Charles III Cypher Green Enamel Box

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Halcyon Days His Majesty King Charles III Cypher Green Enamel Box
Above Halcyon Days His Majesty King Charles III Cypher Green Enamel Box

Halcyon Days, a company founded in Mayfair, London, is renowned for its exquisite enamel boxes meticulously crafted in the West Midlands, the traditional hub of British pottery and enamelling. Holding a royal warrant to King Charles, the company has also held warrants for the late Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, which reflects its longstanding tradition of providing high-quality products to the British monarchy.

The British heritage brand’s history dates back to the 18th century when it was known for creating unique and ornate snuffboxes. In honour of the coronation, Halcyon Days are offering a Cypher Green Enamel Box adorned with the Coronation emblem on the inside lid.

This pays tribute to King Charles’ love of the natural world, unifying the flora of the four nations of the UK: the rose of England, the thistle of Scotland, the daffodil of Wales, and the shamrock of Northern Ireland. Together, the flowers create the shape of St Edward’s Crown, with which King Charles will be crowned during the Coronation Service at Westminster Abbey.

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4. Emma Bridgewater 3 Cheers For King Charles III Large Cake Stand

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Emma Bridgewater 3 Cheers For King Charles III Large Cake Stand
Above Emma Bridgewater 3 Cheers For King Charles III Large Cake Stand

Tea and cakes are as English as they come, and what is a more fitting way to celebrate the English tradition of the coronation than to make the jauntily designed Emma Bridgewater's 3 Cheers For King Charles III Large Cake Stand part of your soiree?

Handcrafted and hand-decorated in its factory in Stoke on Trent, Bridgewater's ceramics company was founded in 1985, just a year before the wedding of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson. The company has commemorated every royal event since then, although it is particularly known for its typographic Toast & Marmalade collection and nostalgic Cheery Polka Dot range.

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5. Asprey Coronation Lion Decanter Set

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Asprey Coronation Lion Decanter set
Above Asprey Coronation Lion Decanter Set

Luxury gifting brand Asprey's boxed set commemorating the coronation set consists of a limited edition mouth-blown, hand-cut, lead-free square crystal decanter and glasses. 

The decanter is topped with an Asprey hallmarked sterling silver gilt Lion head and collar featuring HM King Charles's coronation hallmark (Asprey holds a Royal Warrant from HRH Prince of Wales for jewellery and silver). Both decanter and tumblers are engraved with the royal cyphers and nestle in a purple presentation box embossed with the official Coronation emblem, designed by Sir Jonathan Ive.

The decanter is engraved with the number of the limited edition of 12 pieces on the base. Edition No. 1 will go to His Majesty King Charles III as a coronation gift.

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6. Jan Constantine Coronation God Save The King Cushion

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Jan Constantine Coronation God Save The King Cushion
Above Jan Constantine Coronation God Save The King Cushion

British designer Jan Constantine creates luxury hand-embroidered textiles, including bespoke pieces for Liberty of London, Harrods and Selfridges. She also made official goods for the London Olympics in 2012, produced a collection for the Queen's Jubilee, and collaborated with British brands, including Fortnum and Mason, and Pimm's.

Her Coronation Collection is handmade from pure wool and hand-embroidered with royal motifs, the most regal being the God Save the King cushion. Appliquéd and hand embroidered with antique gold on navy blue wool felt, with the Royal Crown and the coronation date.

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7. Eleanor Bowmer King Charles III Coronation Commemorative Tea Towel

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Eleanor Bowmer King Charles III Coronation Commemorative Tea Towel
Above Eleanor Bowmer King Charles III Coronation Commemorative Tea Towel

Eleanor Bowmer's famously maximalist aesthetic infuses her limited edition collection of coronation homeware decorated with vibrant illustrations depicting the royal coat of arms’ lion and unicorn alongside King Charles’ cypher and flowers from all four nations.

Made from 100 per cent premium quality cotton, the tea towel is ideal for everyday use and will cheer up any kitchen it's placed in.

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