Paper plates and wooden cutlery are perfect for eating outdoors. Keep them tidy with these handy painted pegs. It's been almost 70 years since the UK and Commonwealth have seen the crowning of a monarch, so King Charles III's coronation ceremony on Saturday 6 May is set to be a much anticipated and celebrated event. There's a bank holiday weekend planned to celebrate the King taking the throne and we can expect it to be a once-in-a-generation event. The good news is there are plenty of royal-inspired street party decor options from the likes of John Lewis, Selfridges, Not On The High Street, and more to help you get organised fort he big event. With the coronation of King Charles III taking place this Saturday (6 May), many of us are preparing to host (or attend) street parties or garden gatherings, to make the most of the long bank holiday weekend.

These colourful chair sashes are another great way to decorate your street party. They’re really easy to make, too. Equally, if you want to keep your decorations simple, we suggest creating your own hand-made coronation decorations such as paper chains, streamers and hanging paper balls. Also, why not take a look at our best coronation recipes for some tasty treats to enjoy over the bank holiday weekend too?With The King's coronation date officially this weekend (taking place on Saturday 6 May 2023), many of us are making plans on how we're going to celebrate the special occasion this coronation bank holiday. Whether you're planning to have quiet drinks in or hosting a party, there are the plenty coronation decorations to get you in the mood across the bank holiday weekend. Many of us will also be looking for decorations that we can keep as ways to remember this historic event too. Some brands have created special collections to do just that, including Fortnum & Mason and Emma Bridgewater. Both have created stunning limited edition ranges to celebrate and remember King Charles' III coronation. The collections are also great gift ideas if you're attending a street party this bank holiday, or just know someone who is a royal family fan. Use poster paint to write a message on your bunting, such as ‘Happy Wedding Day'. Leave to dry before using to decorate your street.

Although he acceded to the throne immediately upon the Queen's death on September 8, 2022, King Charles' coronation does not take place until May 6th, 2023. The ceremony will take place at Westminster Abbey, and we expect that the day will be accompanied by the traditional celebrations for grand royal occasions: street parties, crowds lining the streets, and plenty of people snapping up royal memorabilia to remember the occasion. Coronations, jubilees and royal weddings always produce plenty of merchandise, from the red coronation chairs designed for Prince Charles' investiture as Prince of Wales, to the elaborate porcelain produced by the Royal Collection. While there will be public events, parties and even a Coronation Concert taking place over the course of King Charles' coronation long weekend (which includes a bank holiday on Monday 8 May,) if you're after a keepsake to remember the occasion for years to come, you may be looking for Coronation memorabilia to mark the historic event. Whether you want to keep a souvenir for yourself or want to show it to your children and grandchildren in years to come, you may be after a piece to remind you of this monumental event in history.We've lined up our favourite pieces available to buy now, with more coming as we approach the big day. The best places to shop for coronation memorabilia