Calgarians support local businesses, enjoy high tea to honour coronation of King Charles III
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The British Royal Family crowned a new leader for the first time in nearly 70 years Saturday as Calgarians attended local events to celebrate the historic occasion with family members and friends.
The British Royal Family crowned a new leader for the first time in nearly 70 years Saturday as Calgarians attended local events to celebrate the historic occasion with family members and friends.
The Little Taste of Home British and Irish Shop at New Horizon Mall held a special event with sandwiches and tea for customers looking to honour the big day.
Owner, Mary Breslin says the boost to her business is welcome, but the community spirit brings her staff so much joy.
"It's been so great because today is all about meeting people and bringing people out just to have tea and sandwiches and biscuits just like you would in the UK. It's all part of the fun," she said.
"We have King Charles plates, mugs, tea towels and we also have Queen Elizabeth items, most of which have sold out already so it’s a lot of things that people are coming in for."
Andree Ewing is originally from England and visited the shop with her sister on Saturday. She says the coronation is bringing back many memories of growing up across the pond.
