Queen's Diamond Jubilee: Brits Will Spend £823m On ‘Patriotic Pride' Purchases (PICTURES Jubilee Products Round-Up) | HuffPost Life

Brits Will Spend £823m On Diamond Jubilee Memorabilia

Kyrsty Hazell— The Huffington Post UK

Brits will splash out a cool £823m treating themselves to patriotic souvenirs, food and booze to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee this weekend, experts predict.

According to a study by MoneySupermarket.com, 44% of the nation plan intend to celebrate, with one in five people intending to buy extra food and booze.

And a further 8% will be spending money on royal memorabilia, Jubilee trinkets and decorations.

B&Q have already sold 3,120 royal garden gnomes (based on the Queen and Prince Philip) since they went on sale last month, reports The Telegraph.

Alcohol specialists are also getting in on the action, with Louis Roederer Cristal Champagne launching its £10,000 ‘Diamond Jubilee Fizz’ cocktail and Gordon & MacPhail recently unveiling its £8,000 bottle of Glen Grant whisky to commemorate the occasion.

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So, whether you're planning to spend your cash on a few patriotic flags or go for full-on royal paraphernalia (mugs, tea towels and all), HuffPost Lifestyle has rounded up the best - and occasionally most tacky - Jubilee products to make it onto the market!

From wacky jelly moulds shaped like the Queen's head, ‘Ice Queen’ scoopers and even a Union Jack emblazoned stair lift (we’re not joking…) to stylish memorabilia, there's definitely a memento here for everyone.

Diamond Jubilee Fever

Get The Scoop(01 of25)

Give your ice cream the royal seal of approval with this unashamed piece of Jubilee tack! 'Ice Queen', £6, available at the Joy Store.

Solar-Powered Queen (02 of25)

This mini Queen holds a well-placed solar-powered handbag which powers her royal wave. Solar Queen, £13.74, Find Me A Gift.

Royal Stairlift (03 of25)

God Save The.. Stairlift? Great British manufacturer Stannah is celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee by creating its first "Union Jack" themed stairlift.

Fondant Really Fancy (04 of25)

Have a cake on the Queen with these Jubilee-themed Mr Kipling fondant fancies.

Cuddly Corgi(05 of25)

No royal memorabilia will be complete without a Corgi, so treat yourself to a cuddly pooch - Queen-stylee.Brand Alley, £8.60

Cook Up A Royal Treat (06 of25)

Kitchen appliance manufacturer Stoves is launching its Sterling mini range in a new Union Jack print for royal fans to cook up a treat worthy of the Queen. The Stoves Sterling Union Jack Mini Range, £699.99.

Queen's Jelly Head(07 of25)

Nothing says 'British' like jelly and ice cream, so have your shaped lie the Queen's head for an extra patriotic punch. Yes, really.Queen's head jelly mould. £15.99, available at Selfridges.

Crown Jewels (08 of25)

Bling up your celebrations with some patriotic jewels.Tresor Paris, £149.

Love Liz(09 of25)

Dry your tea cups (and make your kitchen look funky) with this fabulous Love Liz tea towel.Tea towel, £15, available at Hunky Dory.

Sleep Like A Queen (10 of25)

Sleep on the crown jewels with this crown-printed Jubilee mattress by Naturalmat.Jubilee mattress, £1560.

Royal Gnomes (11 of25)

Create a Palace in your garden with these super cool royal gnomes.Royal gnomes, £20 for a pair, available at B&Q.

Dont' Be A Servant(12 of25)

Although we can't image the Queen asking you to 'lift your legs' whilst hoovering with this, you can jazz up your home with this Union Jack emblazoned vacuum by SEBO.SEBO Felix Royale, £249.95.

Sweeties(13 of25)

Chomp on this fab '1950s Decade Box' which has been cleverly researched so that it contains all of the sweets treats that the Queen would have eaten when she was a kid (think dolly mixtures, bassetti, sherbet fountains and black jacks. Genius. And yummy...Decade Box, £38.57, A Quarter Of...

Bling It Up (14 of25)

Wear crown jewels to rival the Queen with this colourful and rather fabulous necklace.Crystal crown necklace, £87, Tatty Devine.

One Foot Forward (15 of25)

Rest your feet the royal way with these crown-embellished slippers.Royal slippers, £10, Damart

Anti-Jubilee(16 of25)

The perfect anti-Jubilee product - a sick bag! A clever design by Lydia Leith. 'Bling It Up' sick bag, £3, available at Lydia Leith.

Diamond Cocktail(17 of25)

To celebrate Her Majesty The Queen's Diamond Jubilee, King of the Cognacs, Louis XIII, has collaborated with the Four Season's Hotel London at Park Lane to create a cocktail worthy of The Queen herself. The Diamond Jubilee Fizz is a delicious blend of Louis XIII cognac, raspberry liqueur and rose essence, and is topped up with Louis Roederer Cristal Champagne. As if this wasn't enough, each customer will walk away with a stunning Leviev Diamond!The Diamond Jubilee Fizz is available from the Amaranto Bar at the Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane, throughout the whole of June for £10,000.

Bag It(18 of25)

Not all Jubilee themed souvenirs need to be tacky, as this stylish limited edition bag proves. The Queen would most definitely approve...'The Minster' bag. £145, Osprey London.Osprey London

Queen Cut-Out(19 of25)

Bring the Jubilee home (literally) and avoid the crowds with your very own Queen cut-out.Portable Queen Cut-Out, £34.99, Firebox

'Peckingham Palace'(20 of25)

The aptly named 'Peckingham Palace' has been created by garden woodcare experts Cuprinol to celebrate The Queen's Diamond Jubilee. The Regal bird box features the same stunning pillars, grand arches and famous balcony as the real thing and also includes a genuine 'Tweetdeck'.Peckingham Palace is now located at the Centre for Wildlife Gardening in Peckham/ East Dulwich where the general public can visit for free this weekend.

Wear A Crown(21 of25)

This inflatable crown ticks all the boxes when it comes to the perfect piece of royal memorabilia - and it's only £1.Inflatable crown, £1, Poundland.

Royal Tatts(22 of25)

Go the whole hog and have the Queen's corgi's temporarily tattooed onto your arm in homage of the Jubilee. For die-hard fans only...Temporary tattoos, £3, available at Culture Label.

Plant A Seed(23 of25)

You can't more London than a red bus, so plant your seeds in this patriotic pot. British Heart Foundation, £9.99.

Afternoon Tea Delight (24 of25)

Melanie Roseveare, the artist and founder of Melody Rose has taken some of her signature designs, added a regal touch and transferred them onto new, elegant white china as well as producing classic upcycled vintage pieces. Skull teapot, £68, Notonthehighstreet

To The Throne(25 of25)

Decorate your dinner table with these patriotic paper thrones. Diamond Jubilee cupcake thrones, £6.99, The National Gallery.

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