Diamond Jubilee – Picnic at the Palace

Buckingham Palace is giving away 5,000 tickets for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee concert,  including opening up the palace gardens for the worlds biggest pre-concert  picnic. Apply for yours here.

What would be in your “Royal picnic hamper” ?  I am going to be sharing recipes from the royal kitchens that span 60 years to make YOUR picnic the most authentic. For a start, everyone has to be eating “jam pennies” and “Coronation Chicken”  sandwiches… But check back here soon for all of the recipes to be sure you, your family and friends are all Eating Royally” on the big day !