Here’s how to throw an elegant high tea fit for a Princess

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We’ve been completely spoilt for royal events in the past year. The Duchess of Cambridge wowed with her exquisite Givenchy gown when she married Prince Harry at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle in May. While Princess Eugenie had us clutching our pearls as she showed off her back in her custom couture Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos designed masterpiece.

All this buzz of royal weddings, royal babies, and royal visits has us thinking about our favourite British thing (other than the Royals)… hosting a delectable afternoon tea!

And since March is the month Princess Eugenie turns 29, we’re going to show you how to host an elegant high tea – fit for a royal.

1. Swap sparkling for Rosè
Yes, champagne is lovely but nothing beats the sophisticated peach hues of a dry glass of rosè.

The subtle hints of red cherry in Kim Crawford Rosè make for a perfect balance between crisp, dry and sweet. We love this specific drop for its versatility – serve it at your high tea in a simple glass or our chic cocktail option: Rosènade. See the recipe here.

2. Let them eat cake
The famous Victorian Sponge cake is a staple for posh afternoon teas. Use sponge cake from your local bakery, whip cream and add strawberry jam, berries and flowers to create a decadent-looking Victoria Sponge. This way you get full bragging rights on the showpiece, because technically you made it yourself.

3. Blooming beautiful
Tell everyone to bring a flower so, at the end of the event, the birthday girl/host gets a flower bouquet to keep in her house.

4. A rose by any other name
Decorating is a big part of hosting. A clever hack to beautify your drinks bucket is to freeze flowers into your ice cubes. You can use the classic ice trays or purchase bigger silicone-bendy types for an extra lush effect.

5. The platter matters
Use vessels like coconuts or hollowed out watermelon to hold berries and nuts on your fruit and cheese platter.

6. Vintage teacup candles
Looking for a DIY activity to do at the event? Tell guests to bring their own vintage teacup and make gorgeous teacup candles. It’s easy and they look so pretty. You’ll need tea cups, candle wax flakes, skewers, scotch tape, scissors, and a stove. Full instructions here.

7. Everything’s all white
If guests are bringing a plate each, ask them to use a white dish to keep things uniform.

8. Thanks for the memories
Get your hands on a Polaroid camera for the day to take cute portraits of each guest. Post them in a matrix on the fridge afterward to remember the day.

Head to your nearest liquor store to treat yourself to Kim Crawford Rosé. Available at BWS, Liquorland, First Choice and IGA Victoria.