There are bouquets the size of hot-air balloons in the lobby, quilted-brocade sofas dwarf the loftiest of guests and marble-effect pillars tower over tables in the Promenade, where afternoon tea is served. For something lighter, the China Milky Oolong is delicate and one of those rare finds that tastes as fragrant as it smells.

I then used blueberries to fill in the rest of the flag on top of the cream – and look at how pretty it its! The union jack flag decorated on top in summer berries is perfect for the King Charles Coronation cake. It is served in a dedicated English Tea Room with snug armchairs and floral china; book in advance to bag one of the larger corner spots for extra privacy if you are looking to catch up over a scone (or three). Queen Victoria had the red-and-gold domed auditorium built as an extravagant tribute to her husband Prince Albert, and in its almost 150-year history it has hosted some of the country’s most important cultural events, and both rock–and real–royalty. And, if you’re feeling particularly bold, the Coral Room will replenish your tier of choice for free.You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Treat the special lady in your life with our gifts for her Discover dreamy nightwear with playful printed pyjamas and floaty nighties, alongside cotton dressing gowns and cosy slippers for wintry evenings. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products.

Perhaps it’s the leaded windows that make the room seem like a throwback to Dickensian London, or the single candles flickering in Wee Willie Winkie-style brass holders on every table, or the clink-clink-clink of silver on china. Strawberries will never not make an adorable birthday theme, and for your little one’s absolute first, they’re “berry” sweet. If you do have any leftovers, pop them in an airtight container and they will keep for up to 5 days. Sure, there are finger sandwiches–although even these are given a French flavor, as ham and cheese are made with Emmental, and there is an aubergine, burrata and olive tapenade option.The hotel has been owned by the same family since opening in 1910, and they take their roles seriously: CEO Jeremy Goring himself is the in-house master of tea, personally selecting and tasting each blend on the menu. Your little slugger’s “rookie” year has been a smashing success, so deck out the space with ballgame inspired elements and watch your guests gush over every detail. Hibiscus and red berry is dark and fruity, while The Petersham’s own blend, is lightly perfumed and sweet. Together, the flowers create the shape of St Edward’s Crown, with which His Majesty The King will be crowned during the Coronation Service at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, 6th May.

The latter is served alongside a lemon-posset shot with crumbly biscuit topping on a separate plate – the overspill of the already crammed cake stand. When you're throwing a Union Jack theme party inside or street party would not be complete without fun red, white and blue decorations . I started making the Union Jack cake by placing the strawberries first to mark out the central cross. Eggs – I used medium eggs, but if you have other sizes, weigh them in their shells and then match the other ingredients – get to as close to 400g as possible.Berries aren’t in season here so they didn’t look amazing, but in a few months I’ll make this again and it’ll look more like yours, haha.