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Abha Shah

Best party decorations to celebrate King Charles III’s coronation

There’s not long to go until the UK’s next big coronation - the first in almost 70 years.

King Charles and his Queen Consort Camilla will go into the history books as the nation’s next monarchs on May 6 at Westminster Abbey. Naturally for such a big national occasion, there will be champagne corks popping across the country.

While it will differ greatly from recent bashes like the Platinum Jubilee and royal weddings in terms of rituals and pageantry, the top way for those who wish to celebrate remains much the same: with a good old fashioned knees up.

When else but during a major national event do we throw street parties? The Coronation Big Lunch will see roads in every London borough and beyond cordoned off to make room for tables heaving with tasty British grub: think roast chicken, Scotch eggs, raspberry trifle, sandwiches with every filling under the sun, and mountains of scones for cream teas. There’s plenty of time to do it with an extra day off in the works; May 8 is the coronation Bank Holiday - cheers Charlie!

Naturally you’ll want to dress for the occasion, and decorations will play a pivotal role. From patriotic red, white and blue bunting to spring pastels, there are plenty of themes to consider. For the full effect you’ll need matching tableware, napkins and balloons too.

If you’re planning to throw your own right royal knees up, we’ve collected the pieces HM himself would give the nod of approval.

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Star Cutouts Regal King Charles Cardboard Cutout

While the new King is likely to have too much on his schedule to personally pop by your bash, but you can still make him part of your celebrations with this lifesize cut out from Argos. Set him by the barbecue to keep watch over the sausages, or keep him by your door to welcome guests as soon as they come in.

Made from high quality cardboard, the flat pack King folds out to measure H181, W54 and D5cm.

Buy now £36.99, Argos

King Coronation Bunting Garland Charles Party Decoration 2022 Bunting 2.5 Metres

Leave your guests in no doubt over who the party is for with this playful garland, featuring 12 large faces of the King at various engagements, wearing the royal crown.

The double-sided bunting stretches to 2.5m with ruby red string in between, adding to the party look.

Buy now £2.99, Amazon

Postbox Party Traditional Union Jack Party Hats

Not just for kids, party hats get a patriotic makeover in time for the big moment. The pack of four will arrive flat, ready for you to lay on your street party tables as a fun favour for the adults.

Buy now £4.20, NOTHS

King’s Coronation Party Decorations and Serve Ware Pack

Make your feast match the mood by placing sarnies, sausage rolls and scones on these red, white and blue platters, part of a set available at Argos. The bundle also includes a three-tiered cake stand as well as a paper party banner.

Buy now £12.00, Argos

Party Touches UK Red White and Blue Balloon Arch Kit

While bunting and paper chains are perfectly suited to this sort of party, make a real impact with a balloon arch. In red, white and blue (natch), the design is speckled with coronation-ready crown in cardboard and confetti form. There are 65 balloons in the pack with clear instructions on how to arrange it together.

Buy now £13.50, Etsy

Daylesford Organic Hip Hip Coronation Tablecloth

Daylesford Organic has teamed up with Hugo Guinness on a range of coronation souvenirs and party tableware. This white and blue tablecloth captures the celebratory nature of the event with a jolly Hip Hip Hooray along one side, bordered with royal crowns. Made from easy-care cotton, it measures 160 x280cm.

Buy now £95.00, Daylesford

Talking Tables King Charles III Coronation Honeycomb Paper Crown

This fun foldout crown makes a fun piece of decor whether you’re headed to a street party, picnic, or throwing a BBQ in your own home. It folds flat, which means you can easily keep it in storage until the next big national celebration.

Buy now £15.00, John Lewis

Party Pieces Coronation paper Flag Bunting (3m)

Where better to pick up patriotic party pieces than from the company of the future Queen’s family? Party Pieces is run by the Middletons and offers a range of decorations to set the stage for your coronation soiree.

This Union Jack bunting is made for the event with King Charles III written in script on a gold foil silhouette of His Maj. The bunting runs for 3m and is available for next day delivery should you need it in a hurry. Why not mix and match with the shop’s other coronation bunting styles to create a fun backdrop for pictures?

Buy now £4.99, Party Pieces

Party Pieces A Great British Party Hats & Flags Prop Set

Adding props as party favours along the table will encourage your guests to get into the party mood - not to mention make for excellent pics. This set includes card crowns and tiaras along with a set of flags to wave.

Buy now £5.00, Party Pieces

Talking Tables 12 Talking Tables Coronation Paper Plates

Talking Tables offers a fun twist on paper plates with a scalloped edge design in royal blue bearing the words ‘Three Cheers For His Majesty’. The set of 12 is fully recyclable, as mentioned on the cute scroll in the centre of the plate. A greener way to mark the coronation than by using styrofoam.

Buy now £4.49, Lakeland

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