With the countdown to the wedding of Prince Harry and Megan Markle under way, hotels across the area are helping guests to enjoy their own slice of the celebrations.
A royal wedding has to be marked in quintessentially English style, and where better to do it than in luxurious surroundings indulging in a scrumptious afternoon tea?
We have put together a guide to some of the stunning locations in and around Windsor serving the delicious treat in the run-up and on May 19.
Macdonald Windsor Hotel
Located opposite the wedding venue, guests will have front row seats as the wedding procession will pass directly in front of the four-star hotel.
Price: £40 per person (includes signature Champagne cocktail)
Available: Throughout May (including May 19)
Book: Visit macdonaldhotels.co.uk or call 0344 879 9101
Address: High Street, Windsor, SL4 1LH
Coworth Park
With ingredients sourced from the finest British suppliers, the afternoon tea will include finger sandwiches (with the roast beef sourced from nearby Windsor Estate and the eggs taken from Royal Legbar), traditional scones and delectable pastries fit for royalty.
Price: £35 per person or £50 per person served with a glass of Windsor Estate sparkling wine.
Available: May 1-28
Book: Visit dorchestercollection.com/en/ascot/coworth-park
Address: Blacknest Road, Sunningdale, Ascot, SL5 7SE
The Petersham Hotel
With panoramic views of the River Thames, the royal afternoon tea will include a delightful selection of themed cakes and pastries, as well as sandwiches and scones.
Price: £27.50 Mon-Fri or £29.50 Sat and Sun (add a glass of Champagne for £12.75)
Available: May 3-July 1, Mon-Sat 3pm-5.30pm and Sun 4pm-5.30pm
Book: Visit petershamhotel.co.uk or call 020 8939 1084
Address: Nightingale Lane, Richmond, TW10 6UZ
Macdonald Berystede Hotel and Spa
Complete with an assortment of sweet and savoury delights, including jam produced by the Prince of Wales’ own grocer and a handful of ingredients enjoyed by the Queen herself, the spectacular three-tiered platter is the epitome of decadence.
Price: £40 per person (includes signature Champagne cocktail)
Available: May, daily 12pm-6pm
Book: Visit macdonaldhotels.co.uk or call 0344 879 9104
Address: Bagshot Road, Sunninghill, Ascot, SL5 9JH
Tylney Hall Hotel and Gardens
The mansion house hotel will be screening the royal wedding live on May 19 from 11am, ceremony starting at 12pm, with a sumptuous specially-themed Champagne afternoon tea for guests to enjoy as they watch HRH Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tie the knot.
Price: £42 per person (includes a glass of fizz)
Available: May 19
Book: Visit tylneyhall.co.uk or call 01256 745533
Address: Ridge Lane, Rotherwick, Hook, RG27 9AZ
Macdonald Frimley Hotel and Spa
The selection of finger sandwiches are filled with only the finest ingredients, some of which are endorsed by the Royal family themselves, including a brand of Cotswold Egg, which holds a Royal Warrant showing that it is delivered to a royal household.
Price: £40 per person (includes signature Champagne cocktail)
Available: May, 1pm-4pm daily
Book: Visit macdonaldhotels.co.uk or call 0344 879 9110
Address: Address: Lime Avenue, Camberley, GU15 2BG
Macdonald Compleat Angler Hotel
Warm, freshly baked plain and sultana scones served with Cornish clotted cream, and lemon curd are on the menu. And the English strawberry jam has been crafted by Duchy Originals, an organic food brand set up by the Prince of Wales in the 1990s.
Price: £40 per person (includes signature Champagne cocktail)
Available: May, 2.30pm-4.30pm daily
Book: Visit macdonaldhotels.co.uk or call 0344 879 9128
Address: Marlow Bridge, Bisham, Marlow, SL7 1RG
The Arch London
The five-star hotel has devised an exclusive luxurious afternoon tea featuring an array of beautifully decorated and visually appealing wedding themed sweet treats, including a suited and booted bavarois panacotta and crumble complete with a top hat.
Price: £28 per person (or £39 with a glass of Tattinger Brut Reserve)
Available: May, daily 12pm-7pm
Book: Visit thearchlondon.com or call 020 7724 4700
Address: Great Cumberland Place, Marble Arch, London, W1H 7FD
The Royal Horseguards
The sumptuous tea takes inspiration from both sides of the pond, bringing together the very best cakes, sweet treats and sandwich fillings to celebrate both Harry and Meghan’s heritages.
Price: £39.50 per person
Available: May 1-31, daily 1pm-6pm
Book: To book click here
Address: Whitehall Court, Westminster, SW1A 2EJ
Goat restaurant and bar
Guests can watch the event on the big screen in the Chelsea bar, while enjoying afternoon tea brunch and sipping on bottomless Prosecco, bellinis and cocktails. Post-ceremony, the party will follow on into the night, with a DJ playing classic wedding hits and a generous prize for the best royally-dressed couple.
Price: £40 per person
Available: May 19, from 11am
Book: Visit goatchelsea.com or call 020 7352 1384
Address: Fulham Road, Chelsea, SW10 9QL
Oatlands Park Hotel
The hotel's royal afternoon tea includes a selection of sandwiches and cakes including Victoria sponge, strawberry and cream trifle, chocolate praline and gold eclair and macaroons. Plus a selection of scones with jam and clotted cream.
Price: From £24.95 per person
Available: May 14-19
Book: Visit oatlandsparkhotel.com, email info@oatlandsparkhotel.com or call 01932 847 242.
Address: Oatlands Drive, Weybridge, KT13 9HB
