CORONATION FEVER

Want to be part of Royal history? The Buckingham Palace is selling a host of pricey souvenirs, including a carriage clock and a celebration bowl, to mark the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation. Queen's coronation was held more than a year after the accession, on June 2, 1953. The souvenirs to mark next Sunday's event include a 2,250 pounds carriage clock, one of 60 made by jewellers Mappin & Webb. Other limited edition items are a 595 pounds celebration bowl, 250 pounds teddy bear, 195 pounds loving cup and 95 pounds dessert plate. Cheapest gift is a 5.95 pounds sweet tin, the Sun reported. A spokeswoman for the Royal Collection said the products were "very popular" and would help pay for the upkeep of royal residences and art exhibits. "Royal Collection Trust is always keen to ensure that its shops offer a range of products and prices. This is reflected in the current range of special commemorative Coronation items, with prices beginning at 5.95 pounds," she said. "The Coronation range includes sweet tins, tea towels, and decorations, as well as official commemorative china, hand-made in Stoke-on-Trent, and a small number of exclusive Limited Edition products, such as the carriage clock which is a limited edition of 60," the spokeswoman said. "This wide range of products has proven very popular with those wanting to mark this special anniversary, she added. But Labour MP Paul Flynn said: "It's a right royal rip-off. They have misjudged the public mood at a time of austerity. Most items will end up in junk shops."