In a second edition, Royal Central has once again asked viewers to share their unique and rare pieces of royal memorabilia. From King George V’s coronation to royal weddings, our readers have no shortage of collectables.
If you are interested in having your memorabilia shared with Royal Central, regardless of which monarchy, please contact Royal Central on social media or email sydney.zatz@royalcentral.co.uk .
(Michelle Goodliffe) Published in 1992, Sovereign: A Celebration of Forty Years of Service looks back on the first 40 years of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign. (Sydney Zatz) In celebration of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s engagement, the popular toy store Hamleys released a Kate doll. Featuring a navy dress similar to the one she wore during the engagement announcement, the doll comes with shoes, a clutch, a fascinator and of course, her famous engagement ring which once belonged to Diana, Princess of Wales. The doll retailed for £35 and only 10,000 were made. (Michelle Goodliffe) This cup was made in honour of an event that never ended up happening, the coronation of Edward VIII. Set for 12 May 1937, preparations were in place and souvenirs were on sale when he abdicated on 11 December 1936. Famously, Edward stepped back to marry Wallis Simpson, an American socialite and divorcée. (Michelle Goodliffe) This cup was made in honour of an event that never ended up happening, the coronation of Edward VIII. Set for 12 May 1937, preparations were in place and souvenirs were on sale when he abdicated on 11 December 1936. Famously, Edward stepped back to marry Wallis Simpson, an American socialite and divorcée. (Michelle Goodliffe) – While not the official wedding programme, this book was published by Alpha publishing to commemorate the wedding of Princess Anne and Mark Phillips. The official programme published by King George’s Jubilee Trust sold for 30p. (Sydney Zatz) The ‘Kiss Me Kate’ beer was made at the Castle Rock Brewery in Nottingham in celebration of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s 2011 wedding. The drink is described as a pale ale balanced with “some hops, some bitterness and sweetness.” 100 bottles of the limited-edition beer were made. (Sydney Zatz) This Royal Nuptial Ale was brewed by Harvey’s, an East Sussex brewery in honour of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s 2011 wedding. (Sydney Zatz) The lager was brewed by Bass in honour of Prince Charles and Lady Diana’s July 1981 wedding. Bass Brewery was founded in 1777 in Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England. (Michelle Goodliffe) This cup commemorates the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Following the abdication of Edward VI, King George VI was coronated on the day his brother was supposed to be, 12 May 1937. (Michelle Goodliffe) Published on 1 January 1949, the 32-page book commemorates the Princess’s 19th birthday. The Princess was born 21 August 1930 at Glamis Castle. (Michelle Goodliffe) In 1980, this mug was made to commemorate the 50th birthday of Princess Margaret. (Michelle Goodliffe) – In 1980, this mug was made to commemorate the 50th birthday of Princess Margaret. (Sydney Zatz) Produced by the Early Learning Centre – HappyLand produced a Queens Jubilee set for her Diamond Jubilee in 2012. The Diamond Jubilee celebrated The Queen’s 60 years on the throne. (Michelle Goodliffe) This cup and saucer were released in commemoration of Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation on 2 June 1953. The ceremony took place at Westminster Abbey in London. (Michelle Goodliffe) This plate commemorates the Silver Jubilee of Queen Mary and King George V. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of accession to the throne, the Silver Jubilee was celebrated in 1935. (Trip Cave) This programme is from the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. The event took place at Westminster Abbey on 12 May 1937. (Michelle Goodliffe) This programme, a supplement to Weldon’s Ladies’ Journal is in commemoration of King George V and Queen Mary’s Silver Jubilee. This issue was published in April 1935. (Michelle Goodliffe) This mug is in commemoration of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh’s visit to Canada in June 1959. The 45-day tour proved to be the longest royal tour in Canadian history. Stops included Newfoundland, Stephenville, and Quebec City. (Michelle Goodliffe) This cup commemorates the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. Celebrations of the milestone began 6 February 1977 and lasted until June of that year. The Queen was coronated 2 June 1953. (Michelle Goodliffe) This item is the itinerary of a August 1978 visit by The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh to Grande Prairie, Canada. (Twitter user @TheresaPhillips) This pin features the phrase “Dieu et mon Droit” meaning God and my right, the motto of the British monarch. Dr Theresa Phillips says this pin belonged to her grandmother and not only did she adore the Royal Family, she found out her family is part of the Linage of Stuart and Widdrington. (Sydney Zatz) This tea tin commemorates the 31 July 1981 wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana. The wedding took place at St Paul’s Cathedral in London. (Sydney Zatz) This tea tin commemorates the 31 July 1981 wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana. The wedding took place at St Paul’s Cathedral in London. (Sydney Zatz) This tea tin commemorates the 31 July 1981 wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana. The wedding took place at St Paul’s Cathedral in London.