In addition to these items, M&S is also selling a number of other products for people looking to mark the King's Coronation. These include decorative homeware, which you can buy online here, as well as coronation China with items such as mugs, cups, saucers, plates, teapots and cake stands.

The baked goods, which will be available in Asda stores and online from 27 April to 18 May, include: Launching in March, the celebratory, collector’s tins house a regal colour scheme of dark blue with intricate accents of gold with each tin capturing a poignant portrait of His Majesty at official events both in London and Scotland. The ‘King Charles III: The Westminster Coronation Limited Edition’ Tin

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The King's Coronation is just around the corner (it's on Saturday 6 May FYI) and we can't wait for all the events that are planned over the course of the Bank Holiday weekend. These biscuit tins are filled with M&S exclusive traditional all butter shortbread biscuits, baked in Edinburgh, Scotland. The ideal sweet treat for your afternoon tea or street party.

King Charles III: The Royal Deeside Coronation Limited Edition’, displays His Majesty looking relaxed at the Highland Games, near the Royal Family’s Scottish home, Balmoral Castle. He is wearing a traditional tartan kilt as well as the striped tie of the Gordon Highlanders regiment of the British Army, before the regiment merged with the Queen’s Own Highlanders. The Royal Family has a long history with Scotland and King Charles III spent much of his younger life growing up and being educated there.Add the flour and use a spatula to mix into a smooth dough. You may find it easier just to use your hands after a while. Aim to minimise how much you handle the dough though – the less it is worked, the less the gluten develops which makes for a more melt-in-the-mouth final result. Fortnum and Mason's Holly Hughes-Metcalf first noticed a renewed interest in edible gifts during the pandemic.

While this was a traditional strawberry trifle in terms of the fruit, jelly, custard and cream layers, it had quite an unusual taste with an almost aniseedy flavour which I really liked. M&S shoppers have spotted a new range of keepsake tins that have arrived in stores ahead of the King's coronation. Marks & Spencer fans have shared their excitement on social media after the four commemorative tins appeared in food halls. Available for a limited time only, we expect these beautiful tins to fly off the shelves, so get your hands on them whilst you can." See more details, including prices, below. Commemorative coronation tins The tea tins are filled with 80 Fairtrade English Breakfast tea bags. "The perfect partner to our delicious shortbread biscuit tin", says M&S.

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The tins, which are now available in store, feature a regal design and can form part of any coronation celebrations or be given as gifts. A spokesperson said: "M&S collectable tins have become quite the icon with shoppers going wild when they hit stores and selling out within weeks. M&S revealed the new coronation range on social media, much to the excitement of royal fans. One person commented: "It’s starting!! I’ve got bunting!" And a second shopper wrote: "Why does that shortbread always taste better in these tins? Had the jubilee ones last year as well." It stood up well compared to the others as a classic "entry level trifle" I'd say. I liked the way the sponge was squishy and soaked into the fruit and jelly layers too. Each of the distinguished tins are also adorned with the official Royal Warrant for the supply of shortbread to the Royal Household which the Scottish family business was awarded with in 2017, as well as a prominent headline tribute of If you're plumping for a traditional strawberry trifle, with jelly, custard and cream, then the three we tried from Asda, Morrison's and Aldi were not all that different from each other in style and taste. Indeed my family testers felt they "all tasted the same".

Stamp out rectangle shapes with a 5.5x8.5cm/2¼x3½in cutter (or similar size) and transfer to the baking trays. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, or in the freezer for 10 minutes. lt;p>These delightful Mini Shortbread Rounds are presented in a commemorative tube decorated with the Royal Coat of Arms, Their Majesties' joint cypher and ribbons entwined with the flowers of all four nations of the United Kingdom. </p> In terms of the best trifle, then the crown for me goes straight to M&S. They said it was their "Best Ever" trifle on the label, and for me it was the best of the entire bunch we tested here. Yes, it's more expensive, but on taste it was a clear winner. Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin)( Cereals containing gluten ), Butter ( Milk ), Sugar, Salt, I was extremely honoured and touched to have been among the first honours presented by His Majesty King Charles III, whom I first had the honour of meeting many years ago and so, combined with our shared long association with the Royal Family and Scotland, it is very special to be able to commemorate the Coronation and His Majesty with these celebratory tins.”

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There are two types of tins - one containing 80 Fairtrade English breakfast tea and the other all-butter shortbread biscuits. Both come in either white and gold or purple and gold. The selection of royal-inspired sweet and savoury nibbles form part of Asda’s new 22-item Coronation range, so whether it’s a street party, picnic or BBQ, there’s something for everyone to enjoy on the big day. These tins are not only good for reusing and housing your tea, coffee or biscuits in, but there are multiple other ways to display these tins like using it as a utensil holder, or adding salt or sugar for a countertop addition. While we prepare to celebrate, we're looking for collectible items we can add to our home for a touch of celebratory flair. We've compiled a list of the best Coronation tins that double as memorabilia, and these collectibles are sure to become a very popular options for people looking for ways to remember this historic occasion. Plus, they're also a great gift idea if you're attending a street party, or just know someone who is a huge royal fan.