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Six of the Best ‘Royal’ Experiences That You Can Book in London
September 22, 2017
In real-life royal news, how could we forget the announcement that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting their third baby? To celebrate, Red Carnation Hotels and Evan Evans Tours have compiled a guide to the best royal experiences across London.
Treat your Little Prince or Princess to Afternoon Tea at The Milestone: Little guests can sip like royalty during teatime at The Milestone Hotel’s Park Lounge, overlooking Kensington Palace. The five-star hotel’s Little Prince and Princess Afternoon Tea, for guests aged 12 and under, encourages active participation! Kids get to become members of the Milestone Food & Beverage team and decorate their very own cupcakes , as part of a wider feast of finger sandwiches, freshly-baked scones with Devonshire clotted cream, preserves, pastries, and hot chocolate.
The Little Prince & Princess Afternoon Tea is priced at $32 per child (under 12 years). To make a reservation at The Milestone Hotel, please call 011 44 20 7917 1000, email bookms@rchmail.com, or visit www.milestonehotel.com.
Enjoy a Royal Afternoon Tea at The Rubens: With an enviable location opposite Buckingham Palace, The Rubens at the Palace offers a Royal Afternoon Tea featuring delicious, well-researched and much-loved favorites of various British royals throughout the ages. Served overlooking the Royal Mews , this unique afternoon tea concept features a selection of mouth-watering finger sandwiches and delicious sweet treats, including homemade jam pennies – one of the Queen’s favorites. In addition, The Rubens’ own version of the chocolate biscuit cake that William and Kate served at their wedding reception is boxed up as a takeaway gift for guests. Guests can also choose from a selection of regally-approved beverages including the Queen’s tipple, gin and Dubonnet; Prince Philip’s favorite English bitter, Boddingtons; and Prince Charles’ 50:50 martini.
The Royal Tea at The Rubens at the Palace is priced at $29 per person. To make a reservation, please call 011 44 20 7834 6600 or book a table online at www.rubenshotel.com.
Taste Meats Sourced From the Queen’s Butcher: The English Grill is an elegant new brasserie-style restaurant which officially opened its doors last month at The Rubens at the Palace. Embracing the best of English tradition, design and flavors, the luxurious fine dining restaurant serves an exquisite menu designed around premium, locally sourced seasonal ingredients. Meats come from Aubrey Allen, Royal Warrant holder to Her Majesty the Queen, which means guests can enjoy traditional English dishes of the high standards served to the monarch herself. In keeping with the hotel’s rich royal history and ties to traditional English society, diners at The English Grill will enjoy a feeling of grandeur and elegance as they receive warm and impeccable service from tail-coated waiters alongside polished silver, luxurious fabrics and beautiful chandeliers.
The English Grill restaurant is now open to residents and visitors alike for lunch and dinner daily. To make a reservation, please call 011 44 20 7834 6600, or book a table online at www.rubenshotel.com.
Celebrate the Life and Legacy of Princess Diana in Kensington: Kensington Palace, which was Princess Diana’s home for 15 years, has been celebrating her life and legacy throughout 2017 with the popular exhibition, “Diana: Her Fashion Story.” The exhibit showcases the evolution of Diana’s style, from the simple outfits she wore during her first public appearances, to the glamour and elegance of her later life. The concierge at the five-star Milestone Hotel , located steps away from the iconic palace, will happily arrange tickets to the exhibition for guests. The hotel’s prime location opposite the Princess of Wales’ former residence makes it the ideal setting for a London getaway.
Double rooms at The Milestone Hotel start from $263 per room per night. To make a room reservation, please call 011 44 20 7917 1000, email bookms@rchmail.com or visit www.milestonehotel.com.
Visit the Queen’s Official Residence on a Windsor Tour: Evan Evans Tours, Britain’s finest sightseeing company, offers a Windsor Express tour where guests can explore the stunning Windsor Castle, the official residence of Her Majesty the Queen and once home to Queen Victoria. Taking in the magnificent State Apartments, the 14th century St. George's Chapel and the beautiful castle grounds, this tour goes directly from central London to historic Windsor.
The daily tour is priced at $64 per adult and $57 per child, and includes round-trip transportation from central London in a luxury Mercedes-Benz coach with complimentary WiFi, flexible entry ticket to Windsor Castle, a free map of Windsor, and lunch. Audio guides are available. To make a booking, please visit www.evanevanstours.com or call 011 44 20 7950 1777.
Explore London’s Top Sights in Pure Style: Admire the sights and sounds of the capital on the brand new London in Style sightseeing tour from Evan Evans Tours. Guests will see the Tower of London before the crowds descend, including the crown jewels glistening in all their glory, the new ‘Armoury in Action’ exhibit, and a private talk by the White Tower Warden. Also on the agenda is a stroll through bustling Borough Market and a guided tour of Westminster Abbey. An exclusive afternoon tea in the Abbey’s impressive Cellarium Café finishes off this day of sightseeing, in which guests are transported on a beautifully restored, vintage red London Routemaster bus.
Prices start at $153 for adults and $139 for children, with entry costs, guide, VOX audio technology and afternoon tea included. Concessions are available. The tour is available Tuesday to Friday inclusive, until October 31, 2017. To make a booking, please visit www.evanevanstours.com or call 011 44 20 7950 1777.
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