When Queen Elizabeth died in September, Carl Hulme happened to be in England — the perfect spot to scoop up commemorative fine bone china, tea towels and…
Elsewhere in Canada and online, one can find Charles- and coronation-themed coins, stamps, Nespresso coffee pods, McVitie’s biscuit tins, Royal Scot Crystal decanters and dresses, pyjamas, pillows, socks, makeup bags and crown-topped teddy bears from Marks & Spencer.
She suspects most of that interest will come from older shoppers, who have more of an attachment to anything historical, but said Gen Z is becoming increasingly fond of nostalgic items too. The centre’s director, Joshua Bamfield, estimated “overseas enthusiasts” will generate £79 million in sales. It’s hard for McNeish to predict how strong Canadian sales tied to the King’s coronation will be or how it will compare to interest in memorabilia tied to his mother, Queen Elizabeth.
“When people are going to die or even after their deaths, there tends to be a bigger explosion in acquiring something .” King Charles is the fifth most popular royal, with 55 per cent of people surveyed saying they have a positive opinion of him.
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