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When Queen Elizabeth was inaugurated in 1953, a dish called coronation chicken was the star of her celebratory luncheon. The dish incorporated curry powder and apricot puree. This Saturday, May 6, King Charles III will be crowned. Coronation quiche, a recipe that Charles and Queen Consort Camilla have shared with the world, will be served in many homes across Britain.

King Charles has been known for years for his passion for gardening and organic agriculture, so it seems fitting that his quiche includes fresh garden spinach, broad beans (fava beans) and fresh tarragon.

Quiche kind of peaked in the U.S. in the late 1970s, so it may not strike you as a particularly trendy or interesting recipe. But quiche is solid and always a good choice. And now seems as good a time as any to bring it back into fashion. My version of coronation quiche uses sauted fresh spinach, sharp cheddar cheese, and a touch of nutmeg instead of tarragon. (With deep apologies to King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla.)

Ive put together a menu fit for a king or wueen. This menu is also ideal for your mother or the mother in your life (Mothers Day falls on May 14) featuring a full-on British-style tea party: flaky, buttery apple and walnut scones, Coronation spinach quiche, and a variety of savory tea sandwiches.

Of course, youll need a pot of good English tea, a pitcher of milk, lemon slices and sugar cubes to celebrate the king or queen in your life.

Making scones is quite easy and so much better than the dry, crumbly ones you find in most bakeries. Small cubes of tart apple and chopped walnuts flavor a cream-based scone. The dough needs to refrigerate for at least an hour, so plan your time accordingly. Serve with butter and jam and a pot of hot tea.

Makes 12 scones.

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*For a nuttier flavor, place the nuts on a baking sheet in a 350-degree oven for about 8 minutes. Cool slightly and then chop.

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This is my adaptation of King Charles recipe for Coronation Quiche. Charles recipe uses spinach, broad beans (or favas) and tarragon. I use lightly sauted fresh spinach, a sharp English cheddar in a simple quiche batter. You can add asparagus spears or fava beans or fresh peas and mix it up.

Serves 6.

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Tea sandwiches

Each one of these recipes makes 1 sandwich which is then cut into 4 squares or triangles. The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. Make an assortment of sandwiches and serve with a pot of tea.

Serves 1 to 2.

Cheese and Chutney Tea Sandwich

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Cucumber and watercress tea sandwich

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Tea tips:

Bring a pot of water to boil. Heat your teapot by splashing some boiling water inside and then discard. Add tea leaves (black, green, herbal) to the pot and cover with boiling water. Let steep for 5 to 8 minutes, depending on the type of tea. Serve with a tea strainer, thin lemon slices, sugar cubes, honey, and a pitcher of milk or cream.

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Celebrations at St Anthonys School in Margate

With the Coronation of King Charles III and the Queen Consort taking place today (May 6) at Westminster Abbey, St Anthonys School in Margate held their own Coronation Celebration to mark the occasion.

The children and adults enjoyed a tea party style lunch with sandwiches, scones and other tasty treats. A feast fit for a King!

The childrens fun packed day started with an assembly to understand what a Coronation means and how the event will unfold. Each student received a commemorative mug to take home, followed by themed activities including crown making and cake decorating in class followed by the all-important tablecloth decorating competition.

The tablecloths looked spectacular and will go down in history as a wonderful example of their creativity and team work.

Next on the agenda was face painting and an inflatable obstacle course which really put the childrens coordination and team working skills to the test once again.

Surprise guests including the Mayor of Margate and Kents Fire Brigade team making a special appearance to celebrate with St Antonys, the children were able to see a working fire engine and ask the fire team those all important questions they had.

With the scones scoffed and thirst quenched, it was time for the ice cream van to serve up some cool treats! No event is complete without a commemorative cake to cut. A big thank you to Mayor Keenfor cutting the cake and taking on the difficult job of picking competition winners.

Afternoon games were a success with children and staff of the school all joining in activities, including coconut shy, hook a duck, hoopla, tug of war to name a few.

A wonderful day was had by all.

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This Saturday, something pretty major is happening: King Charles III and Queen Camilla will be officially crowned king and queen. Charles III will be the first king the UK has seen since the early '50s, when King George VI (if you've seen The King's Speech that king) passed away and a young Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne and reigned for over seven decades until her passing last fall.

For fans (and yes, even skeptics) of the royal family, this is quite an important time! And though the coronation will be held super early in the morning for us in the States, an event like this doesn't happen very often, so we'll be up, tea in hand, ready to watch and bear witness to history in the making.

Speaking of tea, our pantry could use a restock ahead of the coronation. And if yours could, too (or you want to pick up some goodies for your anglophile bestie), Fortnum & Mason is here for us. Fortnum & Mason is a British department store selling loads of treats, from teas and biscuits to wines, chocolates, and more, making it just the perfect touch for that Coronation Weekend party.

But beyond just being a British retailer, Fortnum & Mason has a history with the Royal Family, having sold its goods to many royals in the House of Windsor. It started with an order, according to the retailer's site, placed by Queen Victoria and carried on to Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III.

We don't know about you, but we're ready to buy up all the tea and biscuits from Fortnum & Mason. Scroll on for our top picks for your coronation brunch get-together this weekend.

Is there any better tea to drink on the morning of the coronation than Fortnum & Mason's Royal Blend? You can enjoy this Assam blend for right around $23 on Amazon for 50 teabags. Plus, get this: This tea actually has royal roots, according to Fortnum & Mason's site, since it was made for King Edward VII, Charles III's great-great-grandfather!

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If you'll be watching the coronation with friends, this is a must-have! This assorted biscuit tin has something for everyone, including flavors like lemon curd, salted caramel, fruit and nut, chocolate pearl, and more. Not to mention, these classically buttery, crumbly cookies are a great accompaniment to your hot tea (even if you're not sipping the retailer's Royal Blend).

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If scones and croissants are your jam in the morning, then you need this fun twist on a classic orange marmalade to slather all over them. This way, you can get your coronation vibe on bright and early without having to pop a bottle of champagne: Fortnum & Mason has already done it for you and thrown it into this delish marmalade that you can enjoy beyond this weekend's event.

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Listen, if you are very serious about this coronation and want to go all out, we hear you and offer up this King's Hamper that is absolutely packed with goodies.

In it, you'll get some Royal Blend Tea, of course, but you'll also get King's Blend Coffee in case tea isn't your vibe along with a Fortnum & Mason mug to sip it out of, a couple of different types of biscuits, Ginger & Whiskey Marmalade, some chocolate candies, and more.

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For a treat that is a little extra special and delicious, you'll want to pick up one of these coronation chocolate coins. While this will likely arrive after the coronation if you're ordering from the U.S., it serves as a fun way to honor the moment. And though you'll definitely want to eat the milk chocolate coin, the tin it comes in can be saved and held onto to show off to future generations.

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Around 400 people attended the Lord Mayor and Deputy Lord Mayors Coronation Tea Party at the Seagoe Hotel in Portadown and helped to raise over 2,000 for charity.

The special celebration ahead of the coronation of King Charles III and the Queen Consort Camilla on Saturday (May 6) saw young and old enjoy afternoon tea and sing along to feel-good tunes from live performers Alan Crawford and Clara Wilson.

Joint hosts, the Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Paul Greenfield and the Deputy Lord Mayor, Councillor Tim McClelland, said: It was our absolute pleasure and honour to host yesterdays (Wednesdays) Coronation Tea Party and to see so many people join in the celebrations for this once-in-a-lifetime historic event.

"We are especially grateful for everyones kind donations to this years Lord Mayor charities, B Positive and Southern Area Hospice; your generosity never goes unnoticed and will go a long way in helping support and sustain the amazing work these local organisations do.

Here are 25 images from photographer Tony Hendrons visit to the event.

All smiles at the Coronation Tea at the Seagoe Hotel on Wednesday. PT17-278. Photo: TONY-HENDRON

Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Paul Greenfield with guests at the Coronation tea Party . PT17-294. Photo: TONY-HENDRON

Councillor Mark Baxter and the Lord Mayor of ABC Council, Councillor Paul Greenfield, with family and friends at the Coronation tea Party. PT17-295. Photo: TONY-HENDRON

The Mayor of ABC Council, Councillor Paul Greenfield and the Deputy Mayor, Councillor Tim McClelland, with their wives, Fiona Greenfield, left, and Karen McClelland at the Coronation Tea Party on Wednesday.PT17-293. Photo: TONY-HENDRON

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Issac Mathai, founder of Bengaluru's SOUKYA holistic centre, was invited for the coronation of King Charles and it was everything that he had imagined.

I am Issac Mathai, the founder of SOUKYA, an integrative health and holistic centre tucked away on the outskirts of Bengaluru. If SOUKYA doesnt ring a bell, then let me tell you an interesting fact. The newly crowned Queen of the United Kingdom has visited it seven times from 2018 to 2023 while King Charles celebrated his 71stbirthday at the centre. Both are strong proponents of holistic treatment and King Charles was delighted by our organic and medicinal garden and water harvesting.

Issac Mathai (left), the founder of Bengaluru's SOUKYA holistic centre, with Dr Michael Dixon, in the UK.

On their visit to SOUKYA in November last year, after the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, they indicated to me about my coming to London for the coronation. You and Suja (my wife) should come and attend some of the several functions that will be held for the coronation, they casually told me. In fact, Queen Camilla insisted that my wife and I bring ourchildren as well. A month ago, I received an email from the Palace inviting me and Suja for the Garden Party at the Buckingham Palace on May 3 and an invitation for me to attend the coronation. I had to give them a local London address because they didnt want to send it via post to India for security reasons. Looking at the beautiful invitation cards, I realise it would have been very hard to replace it if the invite had got misplaced or lost. But it was only last week that the invites were delivered to the given address.

King Charles with Queen Camilla at the palace, the UK.

The outdoor garden party was at 4pm and I was vaguely aware that the gentleman next to me was a famous singer. Later, I was told he was Lionel Richie. The King and Queen stopped to talk to me and my wife and I was pleasantly surprised when Camilla leaned over and kissed Suja on the cheeks. She was very glad to see us and King Charles mentioned that he wished he could come to SOUKYA as early as possible. Looking around, I saw some friends and several people who are working for charity organisations. In fact, there were more invitees from these organisations than members of the Parliament or Lords. I believe there are about 800 Lords of which, perhaps, just20 were invited. The only members of the royal family we saw, apart from King Charles and Queen Camilla, were Prince Edward and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh. The menu was perfect for a garden party with sandwiches, cakes and, of course, Twinings Garden Party Tea. Later, the security asked us to join about 100 invitees selected to meet the King and Queen separately but we felt that since we had met them, we should allow others.

Issac Mathai (right), with wife Suja, in the UK.

The next day, a special party was held at Londons famous Indian restaurant, Chutney Mary, for a select group of guests at one of the private rooms. I knew many of the invitees, including the Kings personal physician Dr Michael Dixon. There was a special menu for the occasion and the cocktails were decorated with the Kings emblem before being served.

Royal spirits served at the coronation ceremony.

On the day of the coronation, we were instructed to be seated within the Westminster Abby by 8 am. The security checks were stringent and the guests werent allowed to carry their umbrellas inside. I was seated justbehind the choir, in the space reserved for the friends of the royal family. Of the50-odd guests there, probably 15 of them had visited SOUKYA, including actor Emma Thompson. We spoke about the special privilege of witnessing the coronation. Incidentally, 70 years ago, for his mothers coronation, there were 8,000 people, whereas at this coronation, there were 2,000 people. At 10am, the Commonwealth leaders and other dignitaries entered, followed by the royal family members. Incidentally, Prince Harry was seated about 10 feet away from where I was. Prince Harry was looking dull and quite subdued. According to the strict protocols, he was allowed to attend but not participate in the official ceremonies. At 11 am sharp, the music changed and King Charles entered Westminster Abby. By 1pm the coronation was over. I was amazed at the clockwork precision of how the coronation was conducted. Only after the King and Queen left, the guests were allowed to take photographs.

Amid all the pageantry, mychildren were given a tour of the Buckingham Palace. People have often asked me about Camilla. In the 18 years that I have known her, she has proved herself to be humble and duty-bound. She is also a great support to the King, and, I feel, about 90 per cent of the Britishers are supportive of her.

As told to Jayanthi Madhukar

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