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
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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