Honouring Mayfair’s incredibly strong links to the Royal Family, from 6-7 May, London’s iconic neighbourhood will mark the Coronation of King Charles III with a spectacular garden party right in the heart of London – a celebratory event transforming Grosvenor Square into an enchanting garden wonderland with world class entertainment and dining.
The Fashionable Garden Party Experience
The neighbourhood’s celebratory party will be nothing short of an experience fit for royalty offering a fanciful aesthetic of a beloved garden soiree drawing inspirations from the iconic gardens of HRH King Charles’ Highgrove estate and the bountiful flora and fauna that come to life during the British summer. Delighting partygoers, the experience will integrate all the joys of nature, with whimsical details to set a charming ‘countryside picnic’ scene while nodding to the rich history of garden parties, which originated from Royal Victorian roots.
Welcoming guests as a gateway into the enchanting magic of the gardens will be a picturesque Victoriana trellised archway, graciously detailed with crown-like design. Blossoming with life with a variety of foliage and florals, the archway will act as a portal to a world of nature and wonder. Continuing the journey into the garden, an elegant bandstand coming alive with nature will be on display, drawing inspiration from the iconic Victorian bandstand in Hyde Park.
The nostalgic set-up will include 30 communal white picnic benches for over 180 people, where everyone is invited to take a seat. The picnic benches, curated by sisters Jemima and Alice Herbert, co-founders of Lay London, will see a kaleidoscope of colours and fabrics, incorporating quintessentially British joyful botanical patterns and a bounty of traditional garden florals atop such as British roses, lavender, geraniums and rosemary.
Jemima and Alice Herbert from Lay London say: “We are thrilled to be the curators of Mayfair’s Coronation Garden Party. Our vision for Grosvenor Square has been born from our love of the
whimsical, with quintessentially British, nostalgic details designed to delight.”
Offerings inside the square
· An unforgettable location to watch the Coronation ceremony and Windsor concert, the square will be displaying cinema sized screens and seating across both the Saturday and Sunday of the Coronation weekend.
· Inspiring the taste buds, guests can visit The Barley Mow offering a Coronation Chicken Burger based on the ingredients from the “Coronation Chicken” created for Queen Elizabeth II’s own coronation. Following with a sweet treat, The Connaught Pâtisserie will have its very own ice cream cart serving delicious scoops.
· Visitors can also raise a glass at the Apricity and Roebuck Estates sparkling wine bar serving vintage English sparkling wine paired beautifully with an exquisite seasonal snack.
· Continuing the celebrations, guests can sip with Mr. Foggs at their Patron Tequila truck and grab a drink at The Twenty Two Bar.
Offerings throughout the neighbourhood
· Alongside streets adorned with union jack flags, guests can experience three beautiful, photo-worthy floral installations, designed by Moyses Stevens, consisting of an interactive throne in Grosvenor Square, a dazzling crown on Mount Street and three letterboxes across Duke Street.
· Across Mayfair, the celebrations will continue, with shops such as Bremont and Annoushka offering Coronation specials.
· Guests can visit The Connaught Pâtisserie who will be serving up specialty Cavalier King Charles Spaniel cakes.
· For those in the neighbourhood looking to round the day with a celebrative tipple, The Beaumont Hotel will be offering a bespoke Coronation gin cocktail, while across the Saturday Hanro will be offering complimentary Pimm’s from a retro cart outside the boutique.
· On Carlos Place on the Sunday, guests can also continue their celebrations from midday to three at The Connaught’s street party, which will be offering street food and a beautiful live brass band.
