M&S launches Platinum Jubilee hampers, including patriotic Connie the Caterpillar

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M&S' Platinum Jubilee hampers and here and you'll want to add one to your basket ASAP. (Marks & Spencer)

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Marks & Spencer has launched a limited edition collection to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, taking place on 2-5 June.

The retailer has thought of everything, with Corgi cookies, Wensleydale Cheese & Cranberry Crowns and even jubilee-inspired Connie the Caterpillars.

The Platinum Jubilee Treats Tote Bag, £30, contains everything you'll need for a day of celebration in the sunshine.

Packed in a limited edition jubilee branded tote bag, it contains; a Jubilee All Butter Shortbread tin, Chocolate Collection of Corgis, Jubilee Lollies, Sparkling Light British Strawberry and Elderflower Pressé, Corgi Gingerbread and Jubilee Connie the Caterpillar™ mini rolls.

Buy it: Platinum Jubilee Treats Tote Bag | £30 from M&S

This £30 bag contains limited edition favourites. (Marks & Spencer)
This £30 bag contains limited edition favourites. (Marks & Spencer)
This corgi cookie is bound to be fought over. (Marks & Spencer)
This corgi gingerbread is bound to be fought over. (Marks & Spencer)
The set also comes with special red, white and blue Connie The Caterpillars. (Marks & Spencer)
The set also comes with special red, white and blue Connie the Caterpillars. (Marks & Spencer)

£30 at M&S

Platinum jubilee products, from memorabilia to decorations, are already selling out fast, so you will have to hurry.

You can buy any of the bags and hampers now to be delivered to you throughout May. The delivery dates are shown on each product.

If you're planning a bit of a party, then you may be more at home with the Platinum Jubilee Celebration Hamper, a £100 hamper brimming with sweet treats and bubbly.

Buy it: Platinum Jubilee Celebration Hamper | £100 from M&S

A £100 hamper designed for those having a party. (Marks & Spencer)
A £100 hamper designed for those having a party. (Marks & Spencer)

£100 at M&S

As well as serving up all the Bank Holiday street party food, M&S is also providing the drinks. The limited edition Platinum Jubilee Cocktail Party Picnic Bag, £50, features all of our favourite M&S drinks in a can.

This perfect party hamper is packed full of sweet and savoury snacks for the ultimate celebration picnic.

The hamper includes:

  • Summer Limited Edition Conte Priuli Oro Prosecco

  • Sparkling Light British Strawberry & Elderflower Pressé

  • Nine Jubilee Connie the Caterpillarâ„¢ Mini Rolls

  • Jubilee All Butter Shortbread Tin

  • Nine Victoria Mini Sandwich Cakes

  • Nine Jubilee Pork Sausage Rolls

  • Jubilee Mini Pork Pie Selection

  • Wensleydale Cheese & Cranberry Crown

  • Mature Cheddar & Onion Cheese Guard

  • Crispy Cheese Crackers

  • Oatcakes

  • Collection Apple & Fig Chutney

  • Platinum Jubilee Bunting, 20 Jubilee napkins

  • Nine Jubilee Paper Plates

  • Jubilee tote bag.

It's presented is a woven wicker hamper, ready to take straight to your picnic or party.

Buy it: Platinum Jubilee Cocktail Party Picnic Bag | £50 from M&S

A £50 bag featuring our favourite M&S tins. (Marks & Spencer)
A £50 bag featuring our favourite M&S tins. (Marks & Spencer)

£50 at M&S

Packed into a limited edition jubilee branded cool bag, this cocktail bag is ready to go straight away.

The cool bag contains:

  • Gin and Diet Tonic

  • Mojito

  • Cosmopolitan

  • Pina colada

  • Blackberry Bramble

  • Summer Limited Edition Conte Priuli Oro Prosecco

  • Sparkling Light British Strawberry & Elderflower Pressé

  • Platinum Jubilee Ale

  • Jubilee Napkins

  • 20 Jubilee Paper Straws.

Buy it: Ultimate Afternoon Tea Selection | £20 from M&S

The ultimate afternoon tea selection for just £20. (Marks & Spencer)
The ultimate afternoon tea selection for just £20. (Marks & Spencer)

£20 at M&S

If you're planning to watch the Jubilee celebrations on the TV, this best of British selection will be your perfect accompaniment.

The £20 afternoon tea selection includes:

  • Victoria sandwich cake

  • All butter Viennese milk chocolate dipped fingers

  • Extremely delicious chocolate brownie mini bites

  • Strawberry and clotted cream sponge roll

  • Four Cherry bakewell tarts

  • Scottish all butter shortbread fingers

  • Classic ground coffee

  • 80 Red label teabags.

While you're on M&S' site, you may also want to check out the array of Platinum Jubilee merchandise, from tote bags to union jack pillows and light-up candles.

Add to basket: Pure Cotton Union Jack Jubilee Throw | £39.50 from M&S

Add to basket: Pure Cotton Platinum Jubilee Tote Bag | £6 from M&S

Add to basket: Platinum Jubilee Light Up Scented Candle | £9.50 from M&S

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