Looking for a quintessentially British keepsake to mark the crowning of King Charles III? Coronation mugs are it. We Brits just love a good cuppa. If you're throwing your own Coronation party or cream tea celebration to mark the historic event of a new Monarch, we're sure tea and coffee will be drunk in abundance, so you may as well have a themed mug to sip from.
Coronation mug shortlist:
• Our top pick: Wedgwood King Charles III Coronation Fine Bone China Mug
• Best for bold design: God Save The King 1/2 Pint Mug
• Best for modern style: Argos Home King's Coronation Commemorative Mug
• Best Coronation mug for quality: Fortnum's Coronation Mug
• Best mug and saucer: M&S Coronation Teacup and Saucer
• Best for coffee lovers: Jewels of Nespresso Mug
With not long to go until the big event, there is plenty of Coronation memorabilia to get your hands on. However, if you're after something to treasure that is also practical, you can't go wrong with a royal-themed mug. You can sip your favourite hot drink from your new mug to your heart's content while watching the televised ceremony or celebrating with friends and neighbours at a street party. Afterwards, all you've got to do is give it a good scrub, and it'll be ready to be proudly displayed or safely stored away as a memento of this time in British history.
If you've got a thirst for the hot stuff, take a look at our favourite Coronation mugs so you've got something to drink out of over the course of the country's celebrations. With vibrant colours and intricately designed patterns, all of these mugs would be fit for a King and would be the perfect addition to your Coronation afternoon tea.
Our top pick
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Made from fine bone china and featuring a 22-carat hand-applied gold lining, you'll want to treasure this Wedgwood King Charles III Coronation Fine Bone China Mug as a reminder of the occasion. It features a modern take on the royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom, including a stylish crown flanked by a heraldic lion and unicorn, with the year and a grey and yellow 'CIIIR' monogram taking centre stage in the middle.
Best Coronation mug for bold design
This God Save The King mug from Emma Bridgewater is just what you need when you're joining in with the National Anthem during this historic event. You can wish King Charles a happy and glorious reign with your tea or coffee of choice in this handcrafted and hand-decorated mug.
Customer review: "Just a very good, well-designed and attractive mug at a reasonable price. Thank you."
Best Coronation mug for modern style
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Hold a little bit of history in your hands with this Argos Home King's Coronation Commemorative Mug. It's made from stoneware and decorated in the royal colours of gold and purple, with an illustration of a Crown on the front and the date on the back to give it an oh-so-regal feel.
Best Coronation mug for quality
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Fortnum's Coronation Mug is a quality piece to add to your display cabinet or sip from over the weekend's celebrations. Talented artisans handcrafted and decorated this fine bone China mug from top to bottom, with a pattern that combines tea leaves from the Camellia Sinensis plant and elements from the Royal Oak tree, with the date of the crowning monogrammed for prosperity in Fortnum & Mason's signature colour.
Best Coronation mug and saucer
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Paw-fect for any afternoon teas you may be having over the course of the Coronation weekend, this M&S Coronation Teacup and Saucer depict a playful scene of dogs enjoying a tea party, amongst red, white and blue bunting and balloons. This fine china set can easily be popped into the dishwasher once you've finished your cuppa.
Available from Ocado, you can easily pop the M&S teacup and saucer into your basket while doing a shop for Coronation food and drink to enjoy over the celebrations.
Best for intricate detail
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This elegant King Charles III Coronation Teacup and Saucer set from Harrods is certainly a special memento of this historic time. Part of the Victoria Eggs collection celebrating the Coronation of King Charles III, it has a delightful floral print and the Coronation date coloured in a beautiful fresh green shade.
Best for large size
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Just can't get enough of your tea and coffee? You'll be pleased to hear this mug is able to hold a pint of your favourite hot beverage. A fantastic commemorative mug from Emma Bridgewater, this Three Cheers For King Charles III 1 Pint Mug is hand-decorated using royal colours of red, purple and gold and features Royal emblems, like crowns and lions, along with the Coronation date.
Customer review: "Beautifully designed and made. Very good packaging to keep it safe in the post. A mug to treasure."
Best for simplicity
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Crafted from quality Earthenware, the Spode King's Coronation Mug is simple in design with a decorative blue and white pattern, but it's made with convenience in mind as it's suitable to use in the microwave and dishwasher. The motif on the front includes roses, shamrocks, thistles and daffodils to represent the countries of the United Kingdom.
Customer review: "Love this mug- the size and shape and the large comfortable but stylish handle. Design is classy and beautifully represents the importance of the upcoming event! Treated myself to the matching coaster. Perfect souvenir of a historical event."
Best Coronation mug set
What could be better than one Coronation mug? Four, of course! You can give them to friends and family as a souvenir to take away from any Coronation parties you're hosting or have them as a keepsake for yourself. They come printed with the official Coronation logo in four different colourways.
Customer review: "The mugs are appealing and arrived in good time for the Coronation."
Best Coronation mug for coffee lovers
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More of a coffee drinker than a tea lover? This Jewels of Nespresso mug is just what you need for your Coronation cup of Joe. Created to honour the Coronation of King Charles II, this limited edition collectable mug features a simple but effective crown picture. It's made using tempered glass in order to make it heat-resistant so it won't shatter or break, no matter how hot your coffee is.
Coronation mugs FAQs
Is there a bank holiday for the Coronation?
The official date of King Charles' Coronation is Saturday 6 May. However, to give everyone an opportunity to join in with the events of the Coronation, Monday 8 May has been made a Bank Holiday by the Government. This means that we have three days of celebrations to enjoy.
What is happening on Coronation weekend?
The Coronation celebrations are starting on Saturday with a service at Westminster Abbey. This is where Charles will read the Coronation oath to confirm his acceptance of becoming King. Although, he has officially been King since the passing of Queen Elizabeth II last year.
Sunday 7 May sees a Coronation Concert broadcast live at Windsor Castle, while Monday sees the start of The Big Help Out to inspire people to take part in a spot of volunteering in their local area.
And of course, people can expect to see plenty of street parties to celebrate, with the King hoping it'll encourage neighbourhoods to come together to celebrate as part of The Coronation Big Lunch. So, crack open the Coronation biscuit tin and the bottle of bubbles you've been saving for a big occasion and let the fun begin!
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