A Look Back at the Coronation
Coronation and Mother’s Day highlight May 2023 celebrations!! Today, I'm taking a look back at the Coronation from last week.
TL;DR
Today, Marlene is taking a look back at the coronation
She's also sharing a British-themed gift-guide for Mother's day
A Look Back at the Coronation
1. The Coronation
Days and weeks of celebrating continue…from international receptions pre coronation to the momentous investiture ceremony in Westminster Abbey, and the Gala and Concert that followed. The world rejoices with merriment, art and music!
2. The Coronation (cont.)
Pomp and circumstance: fly bys, dancing, dining and more!!
How lovely that Prince William quoted from his grandmother Queen Elizabeth's coronation speech from 1953: ‘'Coronations are a declaration of our hopes for the future.’ stating
“She would be a proud mother."
Mother’s, Grandmother’s, and Mother figures here in the U. S. are also enjoying pre and post-Mother’s Day celebrations!! What happy times!!
Grandmother and First Lady Jill Biden shared the Coronation with granddaughter Finnegan in London to celebrate together!
Here at home, we are all honoring our Mother figures…with cards, gifts, brunches, luncheons and more! Sharing important times with family and friends creates the rich fabric of life on all sides of the Pond! Holding dear those we cherish, whether in person or over the miles… is important!
Creating memories that last a lifetime is a joy…remembering them in photos and our minds eye, for years to come!
3. Mother's Day
England is a lovely theme for celebrating our dear “Mothers” and Springtime, this special coronation year - the first since 1953! Brunch or teatime, gifts…maybe tickets to London?!
WedgWood Blue Jasperware Stoneware Vase (eBay) | Cream Color on Celadon Jasperware Frog Vase Replacements (Ltd.) | Wedgwood Magnolia Blossom Frame (Bloomingdale's) | David Austin's English Roses (Amazon) | Heirloom Roses Rose Bush (Amazon) | Wavertree & London English Rose (Amazon)
Maybe scents for body and soul ~ pampering beauty in English Pear & Freesia…or English Lavender or Rose??
Jo Malone London English Pear & Freesia - (Macy's) | Jo Malone London (Macy's) | Jo Malone Rose (Bloomingdale's) | Waterlily Dinnerware Collection (Neiman Marcus)
Traditional or modern British brands: Wedgwood, Halcyon Days, Jo Malone London, Penhaligon’s, Liberty of London, Burberry, Smythson, Links of London may all be wonderful to consider. Of course, we cannot forget fabulous British teas, from Fortnum & Mason’s Royal Blend, created for Edward VII, and gourmet lovelies of scones, clotted cream, tea sandwiches of cucumber or salmon.
Fortnum & Mason Celebration Blend Loose Leaf Tea (Williams Sonoma) | Royal Blend Tea (Williams Sonoma) | Fortnum & Mason The Breakfast Gift Basket (Williams Sonoma) | Whittard of Chelsea The Afternoon Tea Collection (Bergdorf Goodman) | Fortnum Mason King Charles Coronation Organic Darjeeling Tea (eBay) | NEW Fortnum Mason King Charles Coronation Tea Towel (eBay) | Royal English Scones and Tea Gift Box With Assorted English (Etsy) | Devon Cream Company Clotted Cream (Amazon) Links of London Pair of Sterling Silver Salt Cellars (Etsy)
Liberty: The History: Treasures from the Archives of the Luxury Department Store (Amazon) | Liberty London Maxine Gift Set (Neiman Marcus) | Galison x Liberty London Anita Peggable Chess Set (Neiman Marcus) | Halcyon Days Lets Play Cards Candle (Neiman Marcus) | Burberry Kid's Teri Diamond-Quilted Check Blanket (Neiman Marcus)
Until next week…enjoy celebrating all your Mothers, English Style!!
xoxo MMK
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