Walker's Shortbread King Charles III Limited Edition Coronation Tin, Pure Butter Shortbread Cookies 300g

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Available online and in stores from today (17 April), Tesco’s new coronation range aims to help its shoppers plan a ‘celebration fit for royalty’. M&S shoppers have spotted a new range of keepsake tins that have arrived in stores ahead of the King's coronation. Marks & Spencer fans have shared their excitement on social media after the four commemorative tins appeared in food halls. Fortnum and Mason's Holly Hughes-Metcalf first noticed a renewed interest in edible gifts during the pandemic. If you're a fan of the Royal Family and love a collectible keepsake, then you'll be pleased to hear that M&S has just launched a limited edition collection of commemorative tins and tasty food items to mark the Coronation of HM King Charles III.

The tea tins are filled with 80 Fairtrade English Breakfast tea bags. "The perfect partner to our delicious shortbread biscuit tin", says M&S. Asda has royally waved at the public festivities with a raft of offerings from its bakery department. The King's Coronation is just around the corner (it's on Saturday 6 May FYI) and we can't wait for all the events that are planned over the course of the Bank Holiday weekend. M&S is now selling a limited edition collection of commemorative tins to mark the coronation of King Charles III.According to Hughes-Metcalf, a coronation hamper should ideally include freshly prepared items to enjoy over the holiday weekend as well as treats with a longer shelf life for the weeks to come – along with a commemorative tea towel, tin or basket to be passed down to future generations. In the lead up to King Charles III’s coronation the best hampers – whether from famous department stores or online specialists – are proving more popular than ever.

The baked goods, which will be available in Asda stores and online from 27 April to 18 May, include: These biscuit tins are filled with M&S exclusive traditional all butter shortbread biscuits, baked in Edinburgh, Scotland. The ideal sweet treat for your afternoon tea or street party. Sainsbury’s said 71% of shoppers are planning to gather with family and friends to celebrate the coronation, with afternoon tea coming out on top of the list of activities by those surveyed. To help with the celebrations, Sainsbury’s has unveiled a ‘right royal range’ of bakery items.For almost 50 years we have proudly celebrated the British Royal family and their significant milestones with commemorative tins and this feels particularly poignant as the first Coronation in many people’s lifetimes. We feel honoured to mark this momentous occasion and pay tribute to His Majesty King Charles III.” The tins, which are now available in store, feature a regal design and can form part of any coronation celebrations or be given as gifts. A spokesperson said: "M&S collectable tins have become quite the icon with shoppers going wild when they hit stores and selling out within weeks. I was extremely honoured and touched to have been among the first honours presented by His Majesty King Charles III, whom I first had the honour of meeting many years ago and so, combined with our shared long association with the Royal Family and Scotland, it is very special to be able to commemorate the Coronation and His Majesty with these celebratory tins.”

Launching in March, the celebratory, collector’s tins house a regal colour scheme of dark blue with intricate accents of gold with each tin capturing a poignant portrait of His Majesty at official events both in London and Scotland. The ‘King Charles III: The Westminster Coronation Limited Edition’ Tin If you’re keen on getting one as a souvenir for yourself or a gift for a loved one, browse through our favourite tins below.Available for a limited time only, we expect these beautiful tins to fly off the shelves, so get your hands on them whilst you can." See more details, including prices, below. Commemorative coronation tins While the tea tins are filled with 80 of the grocers' well-loved Fairtrade English Breakfast tea bags which makes the perfect partner to the shortbread biscuits.