Royal Coronation Celebrations for King Charles III
April 3, 2023 by Hidden Doorways
London is currently gearing up for some very royal celebrations, as King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla will be crowned at their Coronation on Saturday, May 6th. The couple will be joined by hundreds of guests at Westminster Abbey, including senior members of the Royal Family, politicians and celebrities. The Archbishop of Canterbury will conduct the ceremony, which has been meticulously planned for quite some time. From the bucolic English countryside to the bustling streets of London to the wild Scottish Highlands, Hidden Doorways’ stunning properties across the UK are offering some fun and festive experiences to celebrate this momentous occasion.
The Goring | Belgravia, London
To celebrate King Charles III accession to the throne, The Goring—the only hotel to have been granted a Royal Warrant for hospitality services—will be serving a decedent Coronation themed Afternoon Tea. Served on the sun dappled veranda overlooking the flourishing garden, guests can look forward to an exquisite menu of fabulous tea cakes and sandwiches topped off with a glass of champagne. The tea menu features King Charles’ favorite cakes and sandwiches — from his much-loved Cream of Lemon to sandwiches filled with produce from other Royal Warrant suppliers, such as Dukeshill Ham. Sweet treats will be adorned with the CRIII insignia, carriages, and crowns. A limited-edition Coronation strawberry and elderflower jam is also served alongside the freshly baked scones.
The Goring will also be serving a limited-edition Coronation Tasting Menu in the Dining Room. Championing a plant-based menu and inspired by Welsh specialties and savory treats that use foraged ingredients, Head Chef Graham Squire has thoughtfully crafted an exquisite offering to foreground the environmental philosophy that is celebrated by King Charles III. If guests only try one dish, it must be the Coddled Clarence Court egg, The Goring’s take on one of King Charles’ favorite dishes.
Heckfield Place | Hampshire, England
The Hampshire countryside’s gorgeous country retreat Heckfield Place is gearing up for the coronation with a weekend-long calendar of events. The celebration will kick off on May 6th with a showing of the Coronation in the property’s 67-seat private Screening Room. Afterwards, guests may join Heckfield Home Farm’s Head Grower, Jane Scotter, on a 90-minute journey around Heckfield’s biodynamic Market Garden, where they can learn about the principles of biodynamic farming, a step beyond organic and long championed by King Charles III. Afterwards, guests will learn to make flower crowns with Florist April, and then cap off the day with a lovely drinks reception in the al fresco pavilion next to the stunning Lower Lake. On Sunday, Heckfield will offer catered picnics and wild swimming, a walk through the grounds with Losing Eden author Lucy Jones, and a Coronation Cocktail Master Class.
The Beaumont | Mayfair, London
London’s sleek The Beaumont hotel will celebrate King Charles’ Coronation with a Coronation Tea that will be offered in the property’s Gatsby’s Room throughout May, which includes a selection of scones and other specialty pastries that will be a subtle tribute to the extraordinary precious and semi-precious stones found in the Crown Jewels. The property has also created a special Coronation cocktail, The Sceptre, made with gin, St-Germain, Vetiver, and champagne. Guests will also find a lovely “Coronation Pack” in their rooms the night before the big event, comprising Union Jack flags, a Union Jack hat, a Coronation commemoration mug and a map of Saturday’s festivities.
Continuing on the jewelry theme, the following week from May 8th- 14th, Gatsby’s Room at The Beaumont will showcase an outstanding collection of contemporary, ethical jewelry for London Craft Week 2023. It will be curated by Tania McNab of La Maison Couture, the contemporary Fine Jewelry & Lifestyle Boutique which showcases independent ethical Fine Jewelry and sustainable brands committed to social and environmental change. Entitled ‘Retro Glamour x Positive Impact’, the exhibition will feature a selection of award-winning Jewelers, whose pioneering designs reflect the glamour of the past, while trailblazing a new era in jewelry craftsmanship, positively impacting both people and planet.
The Fife Arms | Braemar, Scotland
Situated in the Scottish Highlands just 10 minutes from Balmoral Castle, and in the heart of Royal Deeside, The Fife Arms is the perfect location to mark King Charles’ Coronation. Royal Deeside has a rich and longstanding connection with the Royal family, stemming from the 1850s when Queen Victoria and Prince Albert built Balmoral Castle as a family home, just 9 miles from Braemar. Balmoral is still to this day the official Scottish Residence for the Royal family. Over the weekend, guests will enjoy a special Afternoon Tea, catered picnics at the Highland Games Centre, and a Royal whisky tasting in Bertie’s Whisky Bar, featuring a flight of King Charles’ favorite drams. The tea menu will offer sweet and savory treats such as Classic Victoria Sponge, Chocolate Royale, mini Apple Tarte Tatin, Coronation Chicken, and more.
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