{"id":11024664,"date":"2022-04-17T15:12:36","date_gmt":"2022-04-17T14:12:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/?p=11024664"},"modified":"2023-03-17T09:13:17","modified_gmt":"2023-03-17T09:13:17","slug":"shangri-la-the-shard-london-majesty-the-queens-platinum-jubilee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/shangri-la-the-shard-london-majesty-the-queens-platinum-jubilee\/","title":{"rendered":"Shangri-La The Shard, London unveils landmark celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen\u2019s Platinum Jubilee"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shangri-La The Shard, London unveils landmark celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen\u2019s Platinum Jubilee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/130501-HM-024-IPAD-783x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Shangri-La The Shard, London unveils landmark celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen\u2019s Platinum Jubilee\" class=\"wp-image-11024687\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/130501-HM-024-IPAD-783x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Shangri-La The Shard, London unveils landmark celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen\u2019s Platinum Jubilee\" class=\"wp-image-11024687\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Her Majesty The Queen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shangri-La The Shard, London will reveal a royal transformation in its biggest d\u00e9cor change yet, a new Skyline Jubilee Afternoon Tea and a new ticketing partnership with Historic Royal Palaces<br \/>April 2022 \u2013\u00a0With views over the River Thames to the Tower of London and its stunning new \u2018Superbloom\u2019 display this summer unveiling a sea of millions of wildflowers in its moat, Shangri-La <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11024684\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Shangri-La-April-32-1-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Shangri-La The Shard, London unveils landmark celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen\u2019s Platinum Jubilee\" class=\"wp-image-11024684\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"11024684\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Shangri-La-April-32-1-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Shangri-La The Shard, London unveils landmark celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen\u2019s Platinum Jubilee\" class=\"wp-image-11024684\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11024683\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Shangri-La-April-34-1-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Shangri-La The Shard, London unveils landmark celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen\u2019s Platinum Jubilee\" class=\"wp-image-11024683\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"11024683\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Shangri-La-April-34-1-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Shangri-La The Shard, London unveils landmark celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen\u2019s Platinum Jubilee\" class=\"wp-image-11024683\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Shard, <a title=\"Celebrating a Month of Love at Shangri-La The Shard, London\" href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/celebrating-a-month-of-love-at-shangri-la-the-shard-london\/\">London is planning an equally colourful series of celebrations<\/a> lasting from April until September in commemoration of Her Majesty The Queen\u2019s Platinum Jubilee.<br \/>This month, the hotel will reveal its biggest d\u00e9cor transformation to date,\u00a0unveiling a royal extravaganza in collaboration with McQueens Flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When entering the hotel\u2019s ground floor foyer, visitors will be welcomed by an&nbsp;immersive four-metre-tall sculpture&nbsp;paying homage to the&nbsp;Queen\u2019s iconic stamp motif.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While waiting for your elevator-turned-royal chariot, marvel at an&nbsp;extraordinary contemporary photographic exhibition&nbsp;of the Queen and Royal Household by royal photographer Hugo Rittson-Thomas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upon arrival at the hotel\u2019s reception area on level 35, you will be\u00a0immersed in a story inspired by\u00a0the Queen\u2019s most iconic travels over her 70-year reign. At the check-in desk, discover a Kenyan safari tent inspired by Treetops, the hotel where Princess Elizabeth learnt of the passing of her father, King George VI, before travelling to an Australian scene reflecting the Queen\u2019s arrival into Sydney harbour in 1954, the first televised moment for the country. The royal tour will continue through the lobby with homages to the Queen\u2019s journeys to Hong Kong, Canada and India through the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11024689\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/14.-Garter-Principal-King-of-Arms-862x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Shangri-La The Shard, London unveils landmark celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen\u2019s Platinum Jubilee\" class=\"wp-image-11024689\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"11024689\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/14.-Garter-Principal-King-of-Arms-862x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Shangri-La The Shard, London unveils landmark celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen\u2019s Platinum Jubilee\" class=\"wp-image-11024689\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Garter Principal King of Arms<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11024688\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/20.-Her-Majesty-s-Bargemaster-862x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Shangri-La The Shard, London unveils landmark celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen\u2019s Platinum Jubilee\" class=\"wp-image-11024688\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"11024688\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/20.-Her-Majesty-s-Bargemaster-862x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Shangri-La The Shard, London unveils landmark celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen\u2019s Platinum Jubilee\" class=\"wp-image-11024688\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Her Majesty&#8217;s Bargemaster<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Elsewhere on level 35, there will be a display of glistening crown sculptures,\u00a0royal photo opportunities with London\u2019s skyline\u00a0and iconic pop-art depictions of Her Royal Highness.<br \/>T\u012aNG Lounge will be transformed into a\u00a0fragrant <a title=\"English Country Garden Wedding\" href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/english-country-garden-wedding\/\">English<\/a> garden\u00a0complete with a ceiling of hanging wisteria, accompanied by the photography of colourful Coronation wildflower meadows by Hugo Rittson-Thomas. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11024685\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/16.-The-Royal-Mews-Deputy-Head-Coachman-862x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Shangri-La The Shard, London unveils landmark celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen\u2019s Platinum Jubilee\" class=\"wp-image-11024685\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"11024685\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/16.-The-Royal-Mews-Deputy-Head-Coachman-862x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Shangri-La The Shard, London unveils landmark celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen\u2019s Platinum Jubilee\" class=\"wp-image-11024685\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Royal Mews Deputy Head Coachman.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11024686\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Captain-of-the-Company-of-Pikemen-and-Musketeers-copy-862x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Shangri-La The Shard, London unveils landmark celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen\u2019s Platinum Jubilee\" class=\"wp-image-11024686\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"11024686\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Captain-of-the-Company-of-Pikemen-and-Musketeers-copy-862x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Shangri-La The Shard, London unveils landmark celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen\u2019s Platinum Jubilee\" class=\"wp-image-11024686\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Captain of the Company of Pikemen and Musketeers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Book a two-night\u00a0Shangri-La Jubilee Celebration stay,\u00a0and a\u00a0new ticketing partnership with Historic Royal Palaces\u00a0will unlock the gates to the Tower of London &#8211; home to the Crown Jewels &#8211; Kensington Palace or Hampton Court Palace, with private morning or evening tours available on request, a Jubilee cocktail served in the privacy of your room or suite on arrival, and from May, a limited edition packet of seeds specially created by the team behind the Tower of London\u2019s \u2018Superbloom\u2019 display as a special souvenir to take home and grow wildflowers inspired by the Tower in your own garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Skyline Jubilee Afternoon Tea\u00a0will be served at T\u012aNG Lounge, featuring extraordinary miniature chocolate and raspberry Shard building for two to share. A selection of finger sandwiches including beetroot salmon with dill cr\u00e8me Fraiche, rye bread with pastrami and mustard and Burford Brown egg mayo and cress will be followed by savouries such as Mary rose and caviar and almond tart with marinated courgette and basil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Shangri-La-April-22-1-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"Shangri-La The Shard, London unveils landmark celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen\u2019s Platinum Jubilee\" class=\"wp-image-11024690\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Shangri-La-April-22-1-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"Shangri-La The Shard, London unveils landmark celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen\u2019s Platinum Jubilee\" class=\"wp-image-11024690\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Freshly baked sweet and savoury scones accompanied by strawberry jam and clotted cream will lead into a selection of delicious Jubilee-themed desserts, including \u2018The Pearl of the Queen\u2019 \u2013 a pearlescent tonka, vanilla and strawberry gateaux, and a crowned lime and blueberry \u2018Jubilee tart\u2019. Enjoy a glass of Nyetimber Classic Cuv\u00e9e or Nyetimber Ros\u00e9 to taste England\u2019s vineyards alongside a selection of Shangri-La and Camellia teas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Hero-2-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Shangri-La The Shard, London unveils landmark celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen\u2019s Platinum Jubilee\" class=\"wp-image-11024691\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Hero-2-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Shangri-La The Shard, London unveils landmark celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen\u2019s Platinum Jubilee\" class=\"wp-image-11024691\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sip a Jubilee Cocktail\u00a0at G\u014eNG, the highest hotel bar in Western Europe, while watching the sun setting over London\u2019s landmarks. Designed by G\u014eNG\u2019s mixologists, the cocktail is an Asian-inspired reinterpretation of the Queen\u2019s favourite tipple, the Dubonnet. Featuring gin, violet and strawberry liqueur, a splash of blue curacao and Japanese Sh\u014dch\u016b decorated with a delicate flower, there\u2019s no better way to mark this momentous occasion in an unforgettable setting. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shangri-La The Shard, London unveils landmark celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen\u2019s Platinum Jubilee Shangri-La The Shard, London will reveal a royal transformation in its biggest d\u00e9cor change yet, a new Skyline Jubilee Afternoon Tea and a new ticketing partnership with Historic Royal PalacesApril 2022 \u2013\u00a0With views over the River Thames to the Tower of London and its stunning new \u2018Superbloom\u2019 display this summer unveiling a sea of millions of wildflowers in its moat, Shangri-La The Shard, London is planning [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":11029838,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11024664","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wedding-planning"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11024664","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11024664"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11024664\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11029838"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11024664"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11024664"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11024664"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}