Looking for a royal day out in London to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III? Here are some majestically unique activities to make the most of being in the capital during this historic moment in time. From Royal-Themed Afternoon Teas to enjoying a regal menu after visiting the Palace, these memorable experiences are fit for a King...

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Buckingham Palace and Royal Mews and Rubens Afternoon Tea for Two

If you love the royals, British history and culture, this is just the experience for you. Discover the regal State Rooms of Buckingham Palace which contain the most impressive treasures from the Royal Collection.

Along with an expert guide and audio commentary, you’ll explore the 19 rooms still used by The King and members of the Royal Family for ceremonial, State and official occasions. Marvel at the grandeur of the Throne Room, Music Room, Picture Gallery, State Dining Room, the gardens and see areas of the Palace like never before. Then make your way to the Royal Mews, where you can see where all the vehicles that have transported the Royal Family and The Queen are kept, including the glitzy Gold State Coach and the Carriage Horses.

After your history fix, delight in a royal Afternoon Tea at The Rubens at the Palace. Overlooking the Royal Mews, you’re promised a spread fit for royalty at this grand 5-star hotel. Savour the finest treat for two, which includes dainty finger sandwiches, moreish cakes and pastries and traditional scones with clotted cream and homemade seasonal fruit preserve. A regal day in London awaits.

King Charles III Coronation Bus Tour

Why not mark the King's Coronation in style – indulge in a quintessentially British afternoon tea on board a classic Routemaster bus, whilst touring the majestic sights of London?

To cordially celebrate the King's Coronation this Spring, Brigit's Bakery have partnered with Majesty Magazine and The Royal Butler to curate a regal Afternoon Tea experience. Running from 24 April to 31 May 2023 the Coronation Bus Tour will be embellished with flags, crowns, and coronation decorations. Join us for an unforgettable, joyous and unique experience to mark this very special occasion.

The Royal Butler, Grant Harrold, has curated a spectacular afternoon tea menu fit for a King!

The bus tour route includes some of London's top landmarks including; Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, St James’s Park, Hyde Park, The Royal Albert Hall, Marble Arch, Nelson’s Column, Downing Street and more. Our Coronation Afternoon Tea Bus Tour lasts approximately 90 minutes (depending on traffic).

If that's not enough, there'll also be official guides onboard our Coronation Bus Tours! They'll be supplying fun facts about King Charles, Queen Camilla and the Coronation, all supplied to us by Majesty Magazine.

Buckingham Palace State Rooms and The Rubens at the Palace Afternoon Tea for Two

A visit to the State Rooms and Buckingham Palace is a real treat for any royalist. This fascinating experience grants access to the 19 majestic rooms still used by The King and members of the Royal Family for ceremonial, State and official occasions. Explore the rooms at your leisure with a complimentary audio guide and marvel at the grandeur of the Throne Room, Music Room, Picture Gallery, State Dining Room and so much more!

After a few hours of history and culture, head over to the nearby Rubens at the Palace, a 5-star hotel overlooking the Royal Mews, and delight in their royal Afternoon Tea. You’ll be served a spread fit for royalty with a selection of dainty fingers sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, melt-in-the-mouth pastries and the finest selection of teas on offer.

Floris London Coronation Afternoon Tea

To celebrate King’s Coronation, The Parlour will be running a special multi-sensory Afternoon Tea fit for royalty, in partnership with iconic perfumery and Royal Warrant holder, Floris London. 

Great Scotland Yard's Afternoon Tea is a seasonal spin on a traditional Afternoon Tea menu. Guests are invited to tuck into a delightful array of sweets and savouries inspired by The Royal Family, including King Charles III's Lemon and Strawberry Charlotte, and St Edward's Crown Lavender and Blueberry Tartlet. Why not upgrade your Afternoon Tea experience to include a glass of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut.

The hotel also welcomes furry friends for their Dog Afternoon Tea, which is available every Sunday. 

This iconic venue is steeped in history and would make the perfect pit stop from a day of sightseeing whilst continuing to absorb London's rich past. Located a stone's throw away from Covent Garden, Great Scotland Yard Hotel connects Whitehall and Northumberland Avenue.Coronation Tipple Tea at Trafalgar St. James

To celebrate King Charles’s Coronation this May, Rockwell cocktail bar and restaurant at the Trafalgar St. James hotel is serving Coronation Tipple Tea.

Coronation Tipple Tea will be a royal twist on the bar's Tipple Tea, an Afternoon Tea for cocktail lovers. The tea features sweet and savoury dishes, including a crowning King’s Crown Chocolate Cake along with three expert royal themed cocktails.

Cocktails include the rum and brandy based The Crown with flavours of macadamia and tobacco; and the alcohol-free The Mall with Feragaia, basil, lime and non-alcoholic sparkling wine.