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Dear,
I love a good routine. There’s something deeply human about
repetition. Boring for some, maybe. Deeply rooting for me. But it changes,
of course, whether in town or country. My Easter break routine in the
country was 10 minutes of meditation, 20 minutes of online yoga and then a
breath-gulping minute in my new Lumi
water pod for some immune-boosting ice bath therapy.
Outside. In the garden. Starkers. Not possible in town, I revert to
harassing my children to get ready for school plus the odd cold shower.
It’s all in the balance.
Have a great week.
Photo: 'Grandiflora Rose' wallpaper design by
Designers Guild
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WHAT’S
EXCITING ME THIS WEEK
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PLANTED!
I’m excited that we’re partnering with Planted Country this June at their two-day
festival at Stourhead in Somerset. An exciting lineup around the
theme of ‘Cool design, sustainable futures’, those with an interest in
sustainability (or not) should sign
up now.
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QUICHE
CONUNDRUM
A quiche!
Is that what makes the royal recipe list for the coronation? A quiche! I
can’t think of a more insipid, beige-type dish with which to accompany your
cold champagne on May 6. Cold egg and soggy pastry. Not for me, thank you.
If we’re going beige, I’m going fish and chips.
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FIVE
THINGS NOT TO MISS
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One of
Europe's largest jazz
festivals returns to Cheltenham this Bank Holiday weekend, with
the 2023 line-up including Laura Mvula, Van Morrison, Will Young, MIKA and
Jake Bugg. 26 April – 1 May
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The
hottest restaurant to book for this May? Lilienblum,
a new spot from the name behind cult Notting Hill favourite Miznon, Eyal
Shani. Opening 19 May
Check out
the recently opened Peckham
Arches, a buzzy drinking and dining venue complete with a
terrace, BBQ grill, speakeasy bar, games room and art gallery.
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Hosted by
food critic Jay Rayner alongside top London chefs, the Marylebone
Food Festival sees restaurants and bars across the neighbourhood
hosting special events across a five-day period. 25 – 30
April
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Outdoor
cinema season is in sight, kicking off with the reopening of Rooftop
Film Club, where you can catch recent releases alongside
nostalgic favourites. 28 April at Roof East, 1 May at Bussey
Building
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we’ve teamed up with Iconic
Luxury Hotels UK to offer you the chance to win a £1,000 gift
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Regal Stays
For The Coronation (& Beyond)
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Dear,
The crowning of our new
King is on the horizon – how will you be celebrating? There’s plenty
going on in London, including delightful afternoon
teas and special
menus. Or perhaps it’s time to try your hand at hosting
a street party?
If there’s one thing we
recommend, it’s staying put on British shores and soaking up this
monumental occasion. Whether you’d like to be amongst it all in our capital
city or to experience the majesty of our beautiful country elsewhere, here
are some royally beautiful staycations to experience the Coronation – and
beyond.
Enjoy,
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Regal
Stays For The Coronation (& Beyond)
Corinthia
London
Situated close to Whitehall and Buckingham Palace, live like a Royal at the
sublime Corinthia London. The new ‘You Deserve it, Darling!’ package
promises indulgence. ESPA Life, the hotel’s spa, is the largest spa in
London; feel utterly pampered with a 60 minute spa treatment or facial, a
bottle of Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut Champagne, English breakfast in The
Northall and use of ESPA Life’s stunning facilities. corinthia.com
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The Castle
Hotel, Windsor
Or flee the city for The Castle Hotel in the Royal Borough of Windsor.
Situated just opposite the iconic Windsor Castle (an ideal vantage point to
see the changing of the guards), enjoy one of the new King’s favourite
pastimes: the ‘Royal Coronation Package’ includes two tickets to Savill
Gardens, where you can soak up the exotic woodland and pretty rose garden
opened by Queen Elizabeth II herself. castlehotelwindsor.com
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11 Cadogan
Gardens, Chelsea
Receive royal treatment with 11 Cadogan Gardens’ special ‘Live Like A King’
package during the Coronation. A stone’s throw from Buckingham Palace and
Relais & Châteaux’s only London hotel, expect chauffeur transfers,
personalised amenities and gifts, and traditional royal experiences such as
afternoon tea. 11cadogangardens.com
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Carden
Park Hotel, Cheshire
Hunker down in this country estate, where Executive Chef Graham Tinsley MBE
has rustled up a special menu fit for a King. Book into his fine-dining
restaurant The Vines and tuck into some of the King’s favourite dishes,
along with plates inspired by some of the King’s most memorable dining
occasions. cardenpark.co.uk
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The
Londoner, Leicester Square
With a floral installation at the entryway, a pop-up martini bar, and a
speciality room package – the ‘Royal Coronation Experience’ – The Londoner
is an uber-chic hotel in the heart of the city, perfect for experiencing
the Coronation’s pomp and pageantry. Embark on the Royal Coronation Tour,
enjoying all of London’s iconic landmarks, before returning home for an
evening of martinis and Fine de Claire Oysters. thelondoner.com
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10 Castle
Street, Dorset
For a touch of sumptuous privacy, gather your friends and family (up to 24
of them) and hunker down in this stunning Grade 2* listed Queen Anne 11
ensuite-bedroom house nestled in stunning Dorset countryside. With three
dining rooms, two drawing rooms and a billiard room to boot, you’ll truly
learn how to live like a royal. vrbo.com
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The
Goring, Belgravia
The only hotel with a Royal
Warrant, the closest hotel to Buckingham Palace, and the hotel
home to the pastry chefs that baked the cake for Charles’ Christening in
1948, The Goring is a truly regal destination. For the Coronation, guests
can enjoy a show stopping Coronation Afternoon Tea, or why not indulge in
their Michelin-Starred Coronation Tasting Menu from Graham Squire, focusing
on Welsh specialities and foraged ingredients to foreground the environmental
philosophy that King Charles III celebrates. thegoring.com
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The Fife
Arms, Royal Deeside
A stone’s throw from Balmoral, head to the late Queen’s favourite
British spot, where The Fife Arms has curated a new selection of
heritage products especially for the Coronation. Meanwhile, enjoy a remote
getaway elevated with a special Afternoon Tea and a royal whisky tasting,
featuring a flight of the King’s favourite drams. thefifearms.com
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OUT & ABOUT
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Coronation Memorabilia To Shop Now
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Buckingham Palace's New Exhibition
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How To Make Coronation Quiche
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Commemorative Coronation Plates
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a glorious getaway? We've teamed up with Leonardo Royal Hotels to give one
lucky reader the chance to win a two-night city break for two at one of
their nine prestigious locations across the UK. Enter our competition here.
Good luck!
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This week's
highlights, plus more Meltdown additions.
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Every second counts
Stirring
string ensembles, Caribbean recipes and piano fantasies. Or
maybe just a well-deserved drink and a natter, with the Thames
glistening in the distance. Whatever you're into, join us next
week to savour every last moment of the longer evenings.
Already
planning for summer? Tickets for electrifying new additions to
this year's Meltdown line-up are now up for grabs.
Robert
Smith's own Meltdown was one to remember, and on
the blog we're wishing The Cure's frontman a happy birthday by
recalling his black-eyelinered 2018 festival. We've also got
tracks picked by The Anchoress, and a closer look at the
International Booker Prize shortlist.
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Christine and the Queens'
Meltdown – new acts on sale
FRI 9 – SUN
18 JUN
A drag
afternoon tea, floor-filling club nights, a multi-sensory
experience and intimate gigs – check out the newly announced
spectacles that pop royalty Christine and the Queens has lined
up for this year's festival.
Includes
Petite Noir, Katya Zamolodchikova, Riff Cohen, Pxssy Palace,
The Chateau and BitterSuite.
Christine and the Queens © Paul Kooiker
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SMOOSH! by Paraorchestra
SAT 24 JUN
Take part in
a mobile human jukebox in this rip-roaring music parade from
Paraorchestra, joined by a high-energy wind and brass band and
a troupe of dancers.
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Sheku Kanneh-Mason & Philharmonia Chamber
Players
WED 26 APR
An evening
of luscious music for string ensemble with Sheku Kanneh-Mason
and soloists from the Philharmonia Orchestra.
Due to
popular demand, we've added a second performance for Wednesday
26 April.
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Andi Oliver and The Pepperpot Diaries
THU 27 APR
Join the
chef and broadcaster for a night out filled with storytelling,
music and incredible Caribbean food, as she introduces her
first cookbook.
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Pierre-Laurent Aimard: Piano Fantasies
FRI 28 APR
Fantasy
takes centre stage in this intriguing piano programme from
Pierre-Laurent Aimard.
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Harvey Parker Trust: Love in Mind
SUN 30 APR
Sir Mark
Rylance and Clean Bandit lead an illustrious line-up at the
launch of a new trust supporting the mental wellbeing of young
creatives.
Don’t want
the evening to end? Join us for Harvey Parker Trust:
Love in Mind – The Afterparty in the Queen Elizabeth Hall
Foyer.
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All Star Jazz Jamaica Choir
Ever dreamed
of performing on the Royal Festival Hall stage? Register your
interest now to be part of the All Star Jazz Jamaica Choir, who
are performing on our prestigious stage to celebrate Windrush
Day.
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Scarily good merch
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proclaimed: 'It's disorientating, dizzying, scary ... The whole
show is genuinely brilliant.' Whether you've visited Mike
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list, we've got the exclusive products to match the show.
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See who's on the 2023 International Booker Prize
shortlist
Take a look
at the six books, authors and translators which were this week
shortlisted for the International Booker Prize.
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Playlist: Unravelling The Anchoress' The Art of
Losing
Ahead of her
May Southbank Centre gig, The Anchoress shares a playlist of
the musical inspirations behind her second album.
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Robert Smith's Meltdown revisited
A belated
happy birthday to Robert Smith who turned 64 yesterday; a
perfect excuse to revisit his 2018 Meltdown festival.
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