Travel to London for the coronation of King Charles III
As part of the celebration of the coronation of King Charles III which will take place on May 6, the city of London is undoubtedly the destination to travel to this spring. From the hotel where to put down your suitcases to the program which promises to be rich in festivities.
On May 6, the city of London – the whole world – will vibrate to the rhythm of the festivities surrounding the coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey, a tradition for nearly 900 years. For the occasion, some hotels have imagined a series of experiences and events, like the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London.
Put down your suitcases
As part of its "A Very Royal Occasion" offer, made up of nods to royalty and the British art of living, customers will have the opportunity to taste a dinner from €175/person at the Dinner by Heston Blumenthal , 2 Michelin stars, with a special menu dubbed Royal Cooking and inspired by dishes served at British coronation banquets over the years.
The celebrations continue at The Rosebery for an Afternoon Tea created hand in hand with Highgrove, private residence of Their Majesties King Charles III and the Queen Consort . On the menu? The King's Coronation Chicken, Clarence Court egg truffle sandwich, The King's Cypher, freshly baked scones, among other goodies. Carefully selected teas will also be on offer, including organic English Breakfast and Earl Gray from the Highgrove Estate.
In the evening, it's time to raise your glass to the health of His Majesty King Charles III. The bars at The Aubrey and Mandarin Bar both have three specialty cocktails in partnership with Laphroaig Whiskeys, available May 1-9, 2023.
During this stay with a royal theme, hotel guests will have the opportunity to embark on a journey to discover the personality of His Majesty King Charles III . A specially created map of London will show guests the King's favorite haunts, all of which have received a Royal Warrant from Her Majesty. Guests will be able to venture on a self-guided tour to discover establishments such as Lock & co, Berry Bros & Rudd, Floris, John Lobb, Ettinger, Gieves & Hawkes and many more. The card will be available from the concierge and offered to guests booking the “A Very Royal Occasion” offer. In detail, the offer includes:
- A stay in a Suite;
- A welcome and amenities specially designed for this occasion;
- A 'King's Caviar' breakfast, with Oscietra caviar, and a full English breakfast per person served in the restaurant, from where guests can see the Royal Horse Guards parade (breakfast can also be served in the restaurant). intimacy of the suite);
- Lunch or dinner for two at the Dinner by Heston Blumenthal restaurant, two Michelin stars, including the 4-course “Royal Cooking” menu,
- A specially designed Highgrove basket, including a selection of exquisite teas and sweets;
- A bottle of Laphroaig Whiskey (50ml) - Her Majesty's favorite malt whisky.
Finally, for guests looking for well-being after these celebrations, the Spa at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London invites you to take advantage of the hotel's emblematic treatment, the "English Rose Massage", known for its magnificent scent of rose and its soothing and stimulating effects on the body.
Things to do on Coronation Weekend
And that's not all. Extending the festivities, on May 7, hotel residents and outside guests alike are invited to take advantage of the A Royal Invitation offer. From 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., guests can taste the coronation lollipop, specially prepared for the occasion, with vanilla and whiskey aromas, adorned with the king's seal. Vanilla lollipops will be offered to children. Meet in front of the ballroom to enjoy it.
For aperitif, “Coronation Canapes” will be served to patrons of The Rosebery and Mandarin Bar between 7:48 p.m. and 8:23 p.m. (marking the life of King Charles , from his year of birth to the year of his coronation) during the coronation weekend. And to top it all off – no pun intended – the facade of the hotel will be illuminated in a magnificent deep blue – the color chosen as the emblem of the coronation of His Majesty King Charles to mark this festive occasion.
