Few shops are as prized by British Royal Family as Fortnum & Mason. A firm favourite across every tier of the monarchy and a holder of a royal warrant, which is an award granted to those who regularly supply goods or services to the Royal Household, the luxury department store is renowned for its premium food, teas and gifts, most of which have a quintessentially British identity.
Also known as Fortnum's, Queen Elizabeth II was known to visit the brand's flagship Piccadilly store (which opened in 1707) on a regular basis, while Queen Camilla was more recently spotted picking up Christmas gifts there. Pictures obtained by MailOnline showed the 78-year-old royal browsing the tea section in December 2024, where she is said to have chosen a cinnamon and orange black tea set, accompanied by aides.
Now, just in time for Eastertide, Fortnum & Mason has dropped (in my humble opinion) its chicest seasonal range to date... and I'm sure Queen Camilla agrees. There’s multiple themed hampers priced between £60 and £350, each featuring a curation of mini and full-sized treats – and yes, that includes some boxes of its iconic teas and bunny-shaped goodies that are almost too adorable to eat.
Personally, my favourite item from the limited edition collection is The Eggstraordinary Hamper – mainly because I’m a chocoholic and one egg simply isn’t enough to satiate me between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. It comes with 12 items inside and is the perfect choice for sharing with friends and family over the long weekend. Sharing is caring, right?
I also love the Happy Easter Basket, which holds a delectable selection of seasonal treats in a lined wicker basket that’ll be perfect for reusing at summer picnics. Better yet, it’s a more budget-friendly option than the more comprehensive hampers without compromising on what’s inside.
More affordable options under £10 include edible matchbox-sized treats in the shapes of hares, hedgehogs and ladybirds. And for those with a savoury preference, the Fortnum's Chilli Jam & Cheddar Topped Pork Pie and Mint Sauce also cost less than a tenner.
Since announcing the launch of its Easter edit on Instagram, social media has been awash with praise for Fortnum & Mason’s seasonal creations. Fans have described them as “hampers and baskets filled with spring joy” and praised the “cutest Easter details”, whilst multiple gushed at the “beautiful” design of the range. One shopper beamed: “What an eggxtra special collection.”
A section on the Fortnum & Mason website reads: "Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II continued the family tradition of doing Christmas shopping in store, which had to be arranged months in advance. The list of provisions provided for her and her mother to give as presents reveal a shared practical bent of mind, with breakfast trays, breakfast sets, garden furniture and hostess trolleys being particularly popular."
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