Royal blue! Souvenir coronation chinaware symbolises Britain’s first king in 70 years

A ‘masculine’ shade of ultramarine features on the souvenir chinaware marking the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

But while the deep blue reflects the first male monarch in 70 years, the design also celebrates how he and Camilla ‘work in harmony’, the Royal Collection Trust (RCT) said.

The items going on sale today include a £75 cup and saucer, £50 tankard, £50 dessert plate, £40 pillbox and a £30 coffee mug. 

In a sign that even the Coronation cannot escape cost of living pressures, the official sets are up to £10 dearer than those created for the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee last year.

The items going on sale today to mark the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla include a £75 cup and saucer

A £40 pillbox is also available as part of the souvenir chinaware marking the Coronation

A £50 dessert plate is available to mark the coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla

The central feature of the design is a royal coat of arms supported by a garland of laurel leaves symbolising peace. 

The border has oak leaves signifying strength and longevity and emblems of the four UK nations – thistle, rose, shamrock and daffodil – within a ribbon that represents the partnership between Their Majesties.

The production involves 50 artisans across 12 factories in Stoke-on-Trent, and includes hand-finishing with 22-carat gold. 

They can be bought at www.rct.uk and at RCT shops at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. 

All proceeds go to the RCT, the charity responsible for the collection of art and antiques the King holds in trust for the nation.