May 2023
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Royal Lancaster London Launches Coronation Afternoon Tea
READY yourself for a very special Coronation offering, and prepare to indulge in Royal Lancaster London’s beautifully crafted and totally spoiling royal themed afternoon tea. Passed down through the centuries, this popular institution has been reimagined and presented with a truly royal touch by the hotel’s unique and talented team. As we all know, afternoon tea makes for the perfect chance to celebrate a special occasion, or simply an excuse to be lords and ladies of leisure with your best friends or family members, and in this case in honour of the King’s highly anticipated Coronation no less. With this exquisitely royal offering, celebrating never looked so stylish! Relax and enjoy an irresistible assortment
of delicately crafted sandwiches, warm baked scones and deliciously royal sweet treats that will be served in the hotel’s beautiful Hyde Café, and accompanied by a selection of the finest Camellia’s Tea House teas; there’s also a vegan option available for those who would prefer. And for those, like the Queen, celebrating special moments this year, or just keen to while away the afternoon nestled amongst the beautiful surroundings, then a crisp glass of Laurent-perrier Champagne is simply a must. Though there is also no specific dress code for this delightful culinary experience, guests are kindly invited to opt for smart attire, so as to best tune in to the ambience of the place.
Coronation Cocktail Cocktail name: The Monarch
Crafted specifically for the coronation of King Charles, this exquisite cocktail features his favourite drink, the classic martini, with a royal twist. Our expert mixologists have infused the vermouth with the finest Darjeeling tea, known for its delicate and floral aroma and being his majesty favourite tea. Sip on the smooth and perfectly balanced blend of gin, tea-infused vermouth, and a touch of lemon for a unique flavour profile fit for royalty. To make this drink truly regal, we’ve adorned it with golden leaves, adding a touch of shimmer and elegance to every sip. The Monarch is not only a drink fit for a king, but a celebration of his coronation, making it the perfect cocktail to Indulge in a taste of royalty.
Hotel Stays Fit For Royalty
Raffles at the OWO The first Raffles opening in London sees a 120-room and suites flagship hotel launching in the iconic, Grade II-listed Old War Office building on Whitehall. The hotel looks out onto where the coronation Parade will take place right in Westminster. The Goring, London The only hotel which has received a Royal Warrant for its hospitality services in 2013, The Goring is well loved by the royals being only five minutes away from Buckingham Palace itself. The hotel also played a part in Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation in 1953, as royals from across the world stayed at the hotel, giving way to its nickname of the ‘annexe to Buckingham Palace’. Claridge’s, London The five-star hotel in the heart of Mayfair is a favourite to an array of royals including Queen Victoria, has hosted members of the royal family several times and continues to be one of the destinations for
visiting royals
from all over the world. Its blue and gold Royal Suite was inspired by the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Thornbury Castle near Bristol Now a luxury hotel, visitors can sleep in the same chamber where Henry VIII had stayed with Anne Boleyn, and look out of the same windows as
Henry’s
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daughter,
Princess Mary (later known as ‘Bloody Mary’), who spent some of her childhood at the castle. Thornbury had become the property of the Crown after Edward Stafford, 3rd Duke of Buckingham, was executed but Mary later returned it to the Duke’s son. The Royal Crescent in Bath The Royal Crescent is a row of 30 terraced houses laid out in a sweeping crescent in the city of Bath, England that was built between 1767 and 1774.
It is
one of the greatest examples of Georgian architecture to be found in the United Kingdom. King George III’s second eldest son, Frederick Augustus was one of the famous residents of what is now The Royal Crescent Hotel in Bath. The hotel occupies houses 15 and 16 of the famous Royal Crescent.
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