5 fantastically royal family activities for the Coronation weekend

A volley of trumpets please… the Coronation is nearly upon us!

While huge crowds will flock to central London to watch the parades, there are lots of other ways to celebrate this historic event wherever you live.

PG Tips has been at the heart of British life for nearly 100 years, and no royal occasion would be the same without it. 

It’s a cuppa fit for a king! 

There’s no better way to celebrate the Coronation weekend than by enjoying a refreshing cup of PG Tips with a neighbour – leaving you feeling recharged and ready to seize the day ahead.  

Once your cuppa has you set for the day, here are 5 fantastically royal activities to enjoy over the long weekend.

1. Celebrate with a Coronation Big Lunch 

All about community and bringing people together, The Coronation Big Lunch will form a central part of the celebrations for His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort’s Coronation Weekend between 6-8 May.

By bringing neighbours, communities and the nation together in celebration, the Coronation Big Lunch – supported by PG Tips – will help people make new connections and friends where they live, raising community spirits as part of this historic occasion.

Everyone is invited to take part, whether it’s sharing a cuppa and cake with a neighbour or a bigger bash in the street. To find a Coronation Big Lunch in your area or to register your event, you can do so by clicking HERE.

2. Enjoy traditional afternoon tea 

Scones with jam and cream, slices of cake and sandwiches galore – there are few things more British than an afternoon tea.

This makes it the perfect way to mark the Coronation, whether you decide to eat yours out and about at a quintessentially British tearoom or in the garden at home.

More tea, darlings? Enjoy the centuries-old tradition that is the royal high tea – full of your favourite sweet treats

And when it comes to choosing the tea there really is only one option… PG Tips. 

With its smooth, full-bodied and delicious taste, every cup delivers instant refreshment – helping you seize the day ahead.

From special occasions to those everyday moments when you need a little lift, PG Tips is your go-to option for feeling refreshed and recharged.

3. Have a picnic in a former royal forest

Many of Britain’s greatest parks originally began as private spaces – known as royal forests – where the monarch would go riding with his nobles. 

Many are now in public hands – making them the perfect places for enjoying a day out with a royal twist.

Inviting friends to a picnic in the great outdoors as you explore the British countryside and its links to our royal heritage 

These green lungs are dotted across the country from the Royal Parks of London to the New Forest in southern England and Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire – the home of Robin Hood.

Invite people to join you for a reinvigorating walk and top it off with your own rendition of the Coronation Big Lunch with a delicious picnic. 

Take a hot flask of refreshing tea, a cheese sandwich or two, some biscuits and sit back to engage in good conversation while getting a new perspective about the royal history that has shaped the park you’re enjoying. 

4. Take part in a Coronation Olympics

There are few better ways to bring people together than sport. 

So, why not enjoy some friendly, competitive fun – and learn a new sport or game – by inviting your neighbours to a Coronation Olympics?

Go the whole hog and organise football, croquet or garden cricket matches, or keep things simple with games like tossing bean bags near a target or seeing how far someone can throw a tennis ball.

Ready, set, GO! Start planning a back-garden sports day as a way of celebrating the King’s long held relationship with countless sporting activities

Once the action is over, you know that rewarding everyone’s hard work is the feast that will be your Coronation Big Lunch – complete with a cuppa, of course! 

That way, you can get your body moving while enjoying the great outdoor before settling down to create new connections while sharing any aspirations you may have as we welcome in a new king.

4. Attend a public screening

Dozens of big screens will be showing the Coronation in cities, towns and villages around the UK.

Major locations already announced include Centenary Square in Birmingham, Pier Head in Liverpool, Edinburgh Castle, Cardiff Castle and Belfast City Hall – but with plenty more sites available there’s bound to be one near you.

A moment to be shared: Instead of settling down under the telly, grab a flask and head out to view the proceedings at your local big screen

Then after the ceremonies, you can join in the celebrations at all sorts of different Coronation events – from festivals to fetes, park-parties to coffee mornings and even royal-themed carnival style events too.

To discover what’s happening near you, you can always head to coronation.gov.uk/events to view a handy interactive map.

5. Offer a helping hand

If you have some free time to help others, The Big Help Out, on the Monday May 8 Bank Holiday, will see opportunities to volunteer for local charities and community groups. 

The project aims to ensure the Coronation leaves a lasting legacy in communities by inspiring and recruiting a new generation of volunteers.

Your help can go a long way, even if it’s just for an hour.  Joining the Big Help Out couldn’t be easier. Simply follow this link to download the official app.