Her Majesty supposedly served afternoon tea on a daily basis, with her favourite teas including Assam and Earl Grey, so it'll be no surprise her love of the luxury afternoon treat was passed down to her son King Charles. Perfect for your coronation weekend, an afternoon tea hamper is a great way to celebrate His Majesty's momentous event on 6 May.
If you're looking for a special Coronation hamper, we've compiled a list of the best ones.
If you're thinking you'd rather make it more of an occasion, we've edited the best afternoon tea venues in London.
Former royal chef Darren McGrady told HELLO! at the time: "The royal chefs send a whole cake up to Her Majesty every day for tea. She will sometimes take a slice and then it is never seen at the royal table again. [The cake is sent to the staff for their afternoon tea.]
"The chocolate biscuit cake is the only cake that goes up to the royal table every day until it has all gone – sometimes this means it following her to Windsor Castle for the weekend," Darren said.
If you're feeling inspired, shop the best afternoon tea hampers or a cream tea gift set.
The best afternoon tea hampers
John Lewis Afternoon Tea
Marks & Spencer Afternoon Tea
Harvey Nichols Alcohol Free Sparkling Afternoon Tea
Selfridges The Ultimate Treats Hamper
Harrods The Tea Time Treats Hamper
Marks & Spencer Afternoon Tea Gift Bag
Cartwright & Butler Sparkling Afternoon Tea
The Fortnum Afternoon Tea Hamper
The Fortnum & Mason Piccadilly Hamper
