Heading to London for King Charles’ coronation? Here’s how you can celebrate royally

Fortnum & Mason launched a Coronation Afternoon Tea in early April. The tea—featuring a menu inspired by “the King’s favourite ingredients and passion for the environment”—is served every day in the Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon. The tea begins with delicate finger sandwiches, including Cotswold legbar egg mayonnaise and salt beef with kohlrabi and tarragon sour cream dressing, and a woodland wild mushroom éclair, followed by freshly baked scones.

The Goring Hotel, which was granted in 2013 a Royal Warrant by the late Queen Elizabeth for hospitality services, will be serving a coronation-themed afternoon tea. Guests can look forward to “fabulous cakes and sandwiches rumoured to be King Charles III’s favourite” as well as a glass of champagne at the hotel, where Catherine Middleton, now the Princess of Wales, spent the night before her royal wedding. The Coronation Afternoon Tea at The Goring Hotel will be available April 24 through May 28.

In addition to tea, The Goring Hotel will also be offering a limited-edition Coronation Tasting Menu that was curated with the King in mind. “Championing a plant based menu, with sweet delights inspired by Welsh specialties and savoury 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,” per the hotel. The menu, served in the David Linley designed Dining Room, will include Coddled Clarence Court egg, a buttered morel and wild mushroom, a wild Scottish salmon and more. The Coronation Tasting Menu at The Goring will be available May 1 through May 7.

To commemorate the coronation of King Charles, the iconic London Eye has recreated the coronation chair for guests to sit on in the sky. From April 29 through May 8, visitors can experience the London Eye’s Coronation Capsule, which will feature replicas of coronation regalia, including St. Edward’s Crown, the Sovereign’s Orb and the Sovereign’s Sceptre. The observation wheel notes, “Your regal experience will be topped off with a glass of champagne (or soft drink) to toast the national festivities.”

Located on Half Moon Street is The Mayfair Townhouse, a hotel described as “a place where Oscar Wilde meets Alice in Wonderland.” The luxury hotel in Mayfair will be offering a Dandy Coronation Package. Individuals who book the package will be treated to a coronation-themed surprise and complimentary daily buffet full English breakfast, as well as a welcome cocktail in The Dandy Bar and a complimentary souvenir.

The Mitre Hampton Court, a hotel on the banks of the River Thames where quirky British sensibility is said to meet elegant authentic luxury, will be throwing a Quintessential English Garden Party on the day of the coronation (May 6) and the day after (May 7). “From dusk till dawn, look forward to DJs adorning the terraces and a delicious menu of food and drinks,” per The Mitre. “This, combined with The Mitre’s riverside setting, colourful and characterful décor, delicious food, picture perfect riverside terrace, Whispering Angel bar and friendly hosts make for the perfect place to socialise with friends old and new for a truly memorable Coronation weekend.”

To celebrate the King’s coronation, a Live Like A King Package will be offered at 11 Cadogan Gardens, a boutique hotel that is a less than 30-minute walk from Buckingham Palace. Hotel guests will enjoy personalized VIP amenities and gifts, in addition to afternoon tea for two, daily English breakfast and a private chauffeured ride to and from any London airport. Talk about the royal treatment!

The hotel’s pastry team has created a special coronation afternoon tea inspired by King Charles. The experience at the InterContinental London Park Lane’s Wellington Lounge will allow individuals to pick from a list of premium teas and will include a selection of delicate finger sandwiches, cakes and pastries. Visitors can sip on two coronation cocktails at the Arch Bar or dine on a King’s menu created by Alex Webb. The InterContinental London Park Lane will be decorated by florist Moyses Stevens to reflect the King’s love for the natural world.

Annabel’s is inviting members and guests to celebrate His Majesty’s coronation with a King’s Coronation Afternoon Tea special menu on May 7. Guests will be greeted with a glass of Champagne Henriot Brut Souverain before dining on a menu that includes Welsh rarebit croquettes, truffle egg mayonnaise & cress, smoked salmon with lemon butter and pickled English cucumber with chive cream cheese sandwiches. For dessert, Annabel’s has created a number of treats in-house like plain & raisin buttermilk scones with homemade jam & clotted cream, King’s coronation crown shortbread, Victoria sponge cake, rose and raspberry cheesecake, and chocolate & mint teacake.

OpenTable has revealed a list of UK restaurants so individuals can “dine like a royal.” The list includes over 20 themed menus and experiences e.g. Coronation Afternoon Tea at the Corinthia and “The King’s Coronation Lanson Champagne Dinner” at The English Grill. Check out the full list here.

In the evening take a stroll near The Shard to see the building’s spire lit up with a special display featuring a Union Flag. “As a beacon for modern London, The Shard will be joining the celebrations taking place across the country and the world. We are delighted to be displaying what will probably be the highest representation of the Union Flag over this historic weekend and shine a light that reflects unity as we come together as a nation to commemorate the occasion,” Michael Baker, CEO of Real Estate Management (UK), said in a statement.

The display will be turned on at 8:30 p.m. on May 6 and will appear nightly through May 8. During the coronation weekend (May 6-8), Aqua Shard at The Shard will be serving a special coronation brunch during which guests will be serenaded by a string quartet.