10 Homes & Gardens Coronation celebration


While Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee gave us a practice run, the Coronation will allow you to pull out all the stops. Here’s how to plan the perfect party. Words: Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey


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How to decorate It goes without saying, but anything that comes in the colour of the Union Jack is perfect for your party. Get your hands on bunting to string across the front of the house, along your main party rooms’ walls and around the garden. Getting hold of decorative items should be easy, as all the party outfi tters and newsagents should have shelves full of appropriate garlands, paper chains and more. If you really want to make a great


fi rst impression, why not add a few red-white-blue hanging baskets or even replace your current garden plants with fl owering plants in Union Jack colours?


What to serve T ink all things British. T ere has to be Coronation chicken, for obvious reasons, but why not give it a modern makeover and make it party appropriate by either off ering it in wraps or mini pies? For sweet treats, add some scones


and coloured cupcakes, decorating everything with little Union Jack fl ag toothpicks. T ey add colour and double as an easy cutlery substitute. For all-British drinks, serve G&Ts, Pimm’s and, of course, martinis, reportedly King Charles III’s favourite tipple.


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Royal party games Take part in a throwback to the times of the last Coronation, by drawing a frame of hopscotch somewhere on your patio, or, for longer use, pop into Ikea for its hopscotch rug to keep any younger guests occupied. It’s been said that King Charles III and Camilla are fond of a game of darts, while the late Queen Elizabeth II was keen on


the Name Game, where you stick a celebrity name on someone’s forehead and they have to guess who they are. With the royal household having


released the offi cial 27-song-strong Coronation playlist, available on Spotify, with songs ranging from the Beatles to Tom Jones and, naturally, Queen, you’ll have one less thing to worry about.


If it spills out into the street Traditionally, royal events such as Jubilees and Coronations are a good excuse to get the entire neighbourhood involved and allow your party to spill out into the street. T ere are a couple of things to bear in mind fi rst though. You will need to advise your council in advance, especially if you’re requiring any road closures but as long as you don’t obstruct traffi c or pedestrians, and children are kept safe, then a spontaneous ‘spill’ is generally allowed. If you’re planning to sell alcohol,


you may have to apply for a license for a nominal fee, but if you’re providing your own food and drink, it’s not considered a business and as such you are free to party.


Do it sustainably Looking after our planet is a subject dear to King Charles III’s heart, and keeping your party green should be high on your agenda. Try sending digital invites, using paper decorations and providing recyclable crockery. Make sure the balloons are either latex, or at least are popped properly before being thrown away, and have a plan in mind for any leftover food. All are small gestures with a large impact.


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