The official china ware to celebrate the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla has gone on sale. The commemorative china is crafted from the finest English bone china and finished in 22-carat gold. It is cast, fired, and decorated by hand at the potteries in Stoke-On-Trent, where china has been produced to commemorate royal occasions for generations.
The production process encompasses the skills of over 50 skilled artisans. See the fascinating process in this behind-the-scenes video.
The Royal Coat of Arms has been specially painted for the occasion and is supported by a garland of laurel leaves representing peace. Oak leaves, for strength, join the national emblems of the four nations of the United Kingdom – thistle, rose, shamrock, and daffodil within an entwined ribbon that represents the supportive partnership between The King and Queen.
The fine bone china collection includes a commemorative teacup and saucer, pillbox, tankard, plate and coffee mug, handcrafted by skilled hands and finished in 22-carat gold. Buckingham Palace fine bone china is manufactured by hand in Staffordshire, England and presented in a gift box.
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The design on the limited edition plate (£195) features the royal coat of arms supported by a garland of laurel leaves representing peace. Oak leaves, for strength, are joined by the national emblems of the four nations of the United Kingdom – thistle, rose, shamrock and daffodil within an entwined ribbon that represents the supportive partnership between The King and Queen.
The design on the tankard (£50) features the royal coat of arms supported by a garland of laurel leaves representing peace.
The design on the pillbox (£40) features the royal coat of arms supported by a garland of laurel leaves representing peace.
The design on the 21cm dessert plate (£50) features the royal coat of arms supported by a garland of laurel leaves representing peace.
The Coronation Teacup and Saucer costs £75. The teacup holds 200ml and measures 6.5 x 9 x 12 cm including handle, and saucer diameter is 16 cm.
Other highlights of the souvenir selection celebrating this historic occasion are limited edition glassware and an official commemorative tea towel. The full range of commemorative products includes socks, a tea caddy and English Sparkling Wine.
All profits from sales of the official chinaware range and commemorative items go towards the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and access to the Collection through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational programmes.
