The Queen Opened the Gates to the Buckingham Palace Gardens on the 11th July 2013, to allow over 200 companies from a cross-section of British trade and industry to ‘show their wares’ on the lawns of Buckingham Palace!
The event was hosted by the Royal Warrant Holders Association, and each of the 200 exhibitors hold the prestigious Royal Warrant, which has always been regarded as a demonstration of excellence and quality.
THE QUEEN GREETS THE EXHIBITORS
The Queen took much time visiting the exhibitors, and was introduced to many people, who were able to demonstrate or explain their goods, services or skills personally.
The four main areas celebrated for innovation, excellence and industry at the Festival were HOMES & GARDENS, FOOD & DRINK, DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY, AND STYLES, PURSUITS & PASTIMES.
THE QUEEN’S CORONATION FESTIVAL – THE FASHION SHOW
The Style, Pursuits & Pastimes section incorporated a Fashion Show which included some of the cream of the British Fashion Industry.
One of the exhibitors and participants of the Fashion Show was DAKS
whose London Design Team designed special Limited Edition items including a silk scarf in four exclusive Coronation themed designs and a range of small leather goods for the event.
Here is what Paul Diamond, the Deputy Chairman had to say:-
“DAKS is a proud holder of all three Royal Warrants, and are delighted to be part of The Coronation Festival. It is the most thrilling privilege in our long history. The Festival provides us with a great platform on which to tell something of the DAKS story, and to showcase our Spring/Summer 2013 menswear, womenswear and accessory collections together with exclusive products designed for the Coronation Festival. We wish all visitors a memorable time and our colleagues among the exhibitors a successful participation.”
The event was organised by Media 10 Ltd., and the partners for the event were GlaxoSmithKline, Bentley, and Jaguar Land Rover.
THE QUEEN’S CORONATION FESTIVAL – THE CARS
THE QUEEN’S CORONATION FESTIVAL – THE FOOD
In the evening, there came the most beautiful Coronation Festival Gala, which was set against the backdrop of Buckingham Palace.
The Gala was hosted by Sophie Raworth and Gareth Malone, with performances from Only Boys Aloud, Katherine Jenkins, Russell Watson, Katie Melua and Dame Kiri Te Kanawa.
THE QUEEN’S CORONATION FESTIVAL – THE CELEBRITIES
THE QUEEN’S CORONATION FESTIVAL – THE PRIDE
The pride on the faces of all who were able to be of service to The Royal Household during the festival seemed tangible, and was not limited solely to The Royal Warrant Holders.
And The Queen made sure she had time for everyone……
