Best King Charles coronation memorabilia

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Mark the royal occasion in style with celebratory products from M&S, Aldi, Fortnum & Mason and more

King Charles III's coronation drew thousands to central London on Saturday, with royalists settling in to watch the procession, despite the rainy weather. Whether or not you’re a fan of the royal family, the extra bank holiday weekend was a welcome spring bonus.

Saturday's ceremony was followed by the coronation procession, where the royal family made an appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Meanwhile, thousands of nationwide street parties took place on Sunday, as part of Queen Consort Camilla's The Big Lunch campaign. Plus, there was a concert at Windsor Castle in the evening, with stars such as Katy Perry and Lionel Richie performing.

Should you be on a high after a fun street party or still discussing royal events, there are souvenirs worth shopping to remember the occasion. We’ve rounded up a list of the best coronation memorabilia around to mark King Charles's accession.

From a collectable coin, limited-edition biscuit tins, mugs, and teapots to commemorative tea towels, handbags and more, keep scrolling to see the coronation souvenirs worth shopping right now.

This commemorative coin is an extra special uncirculated £5, complete with King Charles III on its front. Meanwhile, the back depicts the coronation regalia in a design by Timothy Noad. Key royal symbols featured on the coin include the sovereign's sceptre with a cross, dove and St Edward's crown. It's made to a brilliant, uncirculated standard and is likely to be a particularly sought-after souvenir. There's also a 50p coin (£11, Royalmint.com) and £5 silver proof (£95, Royalmint.com) to snap up too.

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Tuck into some coronation-themed sweet treats, with these beautifully decorated biscuits. The biccies are shaped like iconic royal symbols, such as a throne, crown, guardsmen, and a carriage, all featuring colourful icing to complete the coronation scene. These tempting goodies would make an ideal party centrepiece, and the tin will be a commemorative keepsake for years to come too. There's also a King Charles III coronation tea towel (£12, Biscuiteers.com), coronation macaroons (£30, Biscuiteers.com) and coronation chocolates in varying box sizes.

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Bag yourself the ultimate coronation fashion accessory by snapping up this large zip-top tote. The 47cm x 29cm x 13cm Radley handbag is leather and it features an inner zip pocket, as well as a spacious main compartment. It has red handles, while the blue bag depicts the palace, and Radley's signature dog sporting a crown. This is an investment piece to mark the royal occasion in style, and you can even pick up a matching Radley the coronation – palace large flap-over matinee purse (£99, Radley.co.uk).

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Get ready for a right royal tea party and pile up the coronation treats on this cake stand. The sweet design depicts dogs enjoying a street party, complete with bunting and balloons, as illustrated by award-winning artist Eleanor Tomlinson. It's the perfect decorative pick to complete your street party setup.

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This luxurious Fortnum & Mason coronation tea towel is fit for any royal household. Complete with 13 crowns to mark the historical connection between the department store and the royal family, it's undoubtedly a chic kitchen keepsake. The 100 per cent cotton tea towel is made in the signature Fortnum & Mason shade, and there's also a matching coronation bag for life (£12.95, Fortnumandmason.com) shopping tote too.

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Yes, Aldi's Kevin the carrot has returned in regal form to honour the King's coronation. Available in store only, the King and Queen of veg cost £3.99 each with the plush toys being perfect for getting in the party spirit. While King Charles dons a black and white dotted robe and crown, Queen Camilla is depicted in a nude dress and blue sash. As with all Aldi's Specialbuys, we predict a sell-out – so you’ll want to act fast.

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There's no better place to go for special crockery than Emma Bridgewater, and this personalised crowns plate proves that point. Hand crafted and hand decorated with little crowns, add your coronation wording to this 8.5in pottery piece's top, centre, bottom edge and base. You’ll need to be quick to snap this up, though, as many of Emma Bridgewater's King Charles mugs have already sold out.

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Adorn your coffee table with this royal coaster in celebration of the King's coronation. The earthenware piece is resplendent in royal blue, and it's microwave- and dishwasher-safe too. You might also like to pick up other items in the collection, including a King's coronation plate (£18, Jdwilliams.co.uk) and a King's coronation teapot (£65, Jdwilliams.co.uk).

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Hang out the bunting with your bedding and shop this reversible coronation party set. Available in single, double and king sizes, the British-themed red, white and blue print features Union Jack flags, red phone boxes, black cabs, Big Ben, and lions. Meanwhile, on the other side, there's a star and polka-dot pattern.

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Why not mark the coronation with this personalised oak case from Hattingley Valley? A beautiful keepsake, the case can hold a 75cl bottle and will be engraved with the Hattingley Valley logo, the official coronation emblem and a personalisation of your choice.

Limited edition bottles of English sparkling wine, with their own coronation engraving, are also available to purchase (coronation King's cuvée, £85, Hattingleyvalley.com, and coronation King's cuvée rosé, £95, Hattingleyvalley.com).

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McVitie's is a beloved biscuit brand known for its celebratory tins, so we think this affordable keepsake is an ideal coronation purchase. The sweet treats inside include milk chocolate digestives, custard creams, Nice biscuits, jam rings and much more. Meanwhile, the royal crest is emblazoned across the tin lid, complete with King's coronation wording.

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This coronation notebook is available in both paperback and hardback versions, depending on your preference. Its cover features the official emblem, as well as a blue floral background. You could keep a diary of the coronation to share with future generations, or simply upgrade your stationery setup with a new notebook.

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However you’re celebrating the King's coronation, if you’re cooking up a royal feast, you’re going to need the right apparel to aid you, and this apron is the perfect partner. Designed by Ulster Weavers, the foliage pattern and bee print signify His Majesty's passion for nature and gardening, particularly on his country estate. This is interspersed with crowns within the design, to mark the momentous occasion.

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Daylesford Organic has collaborated with British artist Hugo Guinness to create a coronation collection, and we think this tea caddy s a classic piece for marking the royal occasion. The blue and white design is fit for a royal fan, with illustrations encompassing a depiction of the King, plus marching royal guardsmen.Shop this refillable tin so you can toast the new monarch with a good old British cuppa. We wouldn't hang about, though, as a few pieces in the range have already sold out.

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The Museum of London has just launched a coronation collection that's full of crown jewels. This regal corgi comes with a detachable purple embroidered cape trimmed with fake ermine and wears a glittering gown. Cuddly, cute and commemorative, it's the ideal companion for little ones during the celebrations.

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Why not cheers King Charles III with a freshly toasted English muffin or crumpet – made in Smeg's retro Union Jack toaster? If you’re someone who is going all out with the home decor, this toaster's design could be a fabulous patriotic addition to your kitchen. What's great about this particular ‘souvenir’ is, even after the celebrations have come to an end, you’ll still enjoy toasting, reheating and defrosting bagels and bread with this home appliance.

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Snap up a sweet trinket tin to celebrate the occasion, for as little as £2.99. There's a varied selection to shop, from a small copper tin to a large white tin, and multi-pack sets are available too. Choose between five different tin templates and add in the personalisation you’d like. Whether buying one as a gift or for party favours, we can see them storing everything from stationery to sweets and being used as an ornament.

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Harrods is synonymous with British luxury, so it makes sense to shop this special edition tote bag from the London department store for the coronation. The multi-coloured 33cm x 41cm x 17cm accessory has two handles and is made from recycled cotton. The design features Union Jack flags, a crown and the coronation date, all set on a blue background. This is the must-have bag for a royal fashion fan.

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Ted Baker has your coronation souvenir style sorted, with a selection of themed pieces, including this T-shirt, an embroidered coronation jumper dress (£110, Tedbaker.com), and a men's short-sleeve coronation polo shirt (£70, Tedbaker.com). Each of the five items in the coronation collection feature an embroidered blue, red and white flower, and we love the chic but subtle royal nod. This is the fashion memorabilia to snap up if you’d prefer a stylish, understated outfit option for remembering the royal occasion.

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Toast the new monarch in style, with a special-edition magnum featuring the official emblem. Moët & Chandon comes with a regal stamp of approval, as it was granted a royal warrant by Queen Victoria back in 1893, and released silver, golden and diamond jubilee bottles for the late Queen Elizabeth II. This is a commemorative bottle of champagne to share or to preserve for posterity. Either way, the limited-edition cuvée is luxurious memorabilia buy, complete with a keepsake bottle. This special magnum has been a sell-out everywhere else, which is why we think this sought-after bottle currently has such a premium price tag.

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Shop this coronation set of spoons for a timeless royal souvenir. There are 12 spoons in the set, and key design details include the orb, sceptre, cypher and crown. These spoons are fit for a royal banquet, as you’ll also see crystal and blue enamelling throughout. Plus, the spoons are presented in a blue box, for safekeeping.

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This adorable London-inspired backpack is perfect for any mini-me who wants to get involved in the momentous occasion this weekend. Whether it's to be used on a family day out to view the coronation in person or as a souvenir for school days to come, this Union Jack printed backpack features pictures of Tower Bridge, royal guards, black cabs, the London underground sign and much more.

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Pour a coronation-themed tipple with this limited-edition Sipsmith box. Inside, you’ll find 20cl bottles of the coronation gin and hot honey gin. The coronation gin has been made using Laphroaig whisky casks, as it is thought to be a favourite drink of the King's. Take these miniature bottles to a party or make yourself a regal G&T. The illustrated box is a brilliant souvenir too.

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It's rumoured that gin is a tipple enjoyed by the royals, so this coronation tumbler is particularly fitting. The hand-cut crystal glass is finished with a coronation cypher, so you can raise a glass in style. There's also a coronation Highland whisky tumbler (£49.50, Goviers.co.uk) available to buy.

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No matter your age, a special teddy bear makes a lovely souvenir, and this coronation soft toy is a sweet keepsake. The celebratory bear is sporting a smart blue ribbon reading ‘God Save the King’, while a crown and the year feature on its feet. We think this makes a cute gift for less than £20, to mark the historic occasion.

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Tuck into a selection of coronation-themed foodie treats with this Fortnum's celebration selection. Enjoy using the coronation bag for life to elevate your weekly food shop, while inside there's also organic Darjeeling tea, pineapple and coconut teabags, and coronation blend coffee, plus a musical coronation biscuit tin. Devour the delicious goodies now and enjoy the decorative Fortnum's tins and bag for years to come.

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Snap up a pack of three coronation tea towels, with this memorabilia multi-buy option. The cotton tea towels feature different royal-themed prints, including drummers and bunting. One is also emblazoned with coronation writing across it, including the national anthem words, ‘God Save the King’.

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Shop this luxurious Wedgwood mug to celebrate the King's coronation. A bone china piece, it features a lion, crown and unicorn, as well as the coronation's date stamped on the base. This will instantly upgrade your crockery cupboard in regal style, or you could display the mug as a commemorative coronation souvenir.

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This Earl Grey loose leaf tea is presented in a celebratory caddy that doubles up as a coronation souvenir. Earl Grey tea is synonymous with a British cuppa, and it's thought the royals are partial to it too. Newby's royal Earl Grey includes blue cornflower and red rose petals as a nod to the colours of the Union Jack, and the King's love of botanicals. The regal purple caddy also features the royal coronation emblem.

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Sip a celebratory cuppa in this coronation teacup and saucer. A china piece that is part of the Victoria Eggs collection, it features a decorative print showcasing royal symbols, such as the crown, swords and cypher, as well as the coronation's date. This will instantly add a regal finish to any coronation party and serve as a special souvenir for years to come.

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Harrods

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John Lewis

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