Royal Collection Trust, a department of the Royal Household, has today released a special edition English Sparkling Wine in celebration of Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

The vintage sparkling wine is a classic blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, made exclusively from hand-picked fruit grown on vineyards in Kent and West Sussex. Gold in colour, it has enticing aromas of rich and honeyed citrus fruit, white peach and hints of sweet spices. The wine can be enjoyed as an aperitif and pairs particularly well with mature English cheddar. It also complements British seafood, such as crab, langoustines or classic fish and chips, making the wine a perfect addition to Platinum Jubilee celebrations this summer.

The label design takes inspiration from the gold embroidery on Her Majesty’s Robe of Estate, worn on the Coronation Day, 2 June 1953. A crowned EIIR cypher is surrounded by golden olive leaves and ears of wheat to symbolise peace and plenty.

In addition, British hand-cut Champagne Flute Glasses have gone on sale today. The glasses are engraved with an emblem depicting the national flowers of the United Kingdom and each pair is presented in a satin-lined gift box.

All profits from sales of the sparkling wine and champagne flutes go to The Royal Collection Trust, a registered charity, and help fund the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment of the Collection through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational programmes.

Buckingham Palace English Sparkling Wine, 12% abv (£39.00 for a 70cl bottle) and Champagne Flute Glasses (£120.00 for a pair) can be purchased online from www.rct.uk/shop or in Royal Collection Trust shops in London, Windsor and Edinburgh.

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For further information please contact the Royal Collection Trust Press Office, +44 (0)20 7839 1377, [email protected].