A Prosecco toast to the coronation of King Charles III

There is nothing sacred when it comes to marketing opportunities. 

The coronation of King Charles III next week - an event I am doing my best to avoid - has seen a torrent of "tribute" products released.

And the wine industry was not to be left out with the release of a special release from Prosecco Bottega to mark the grotesque event on May 6 at Westminster Abbey in London.

The press release says: "The Bottega winery, closely linked to the United Kingdom, which represents one of its first commercial markets on a global scale, has produced a Prosecco dedicated to the new King in a limited edition for the special occasion.

"The Treviso-based company wished to commemorate this historic event with 'Bottega Platinum Coronation', an exclusive platinum-coloured metallised bottle. The label and capsule are customised with a reproduction of the crown enriched by the shades of the British flag."

OK.

Bottega Platinum Coronation is a Prosecco DOC made from glera grapes harvested in the province of Treviso.

It retails for around £25.00 ($47.50 in Aussie dollars), so it is not cheap.

It is, apparently, "great with pizza".

I wonder if it also goes well with quiche?

Never mind the economy, let's add another national holiday

Here we go again. 

Another public holiday to mark an auspicious occasion in the life of a startlingly dysfunctional rich family. More pomp and ceremony at the expense of taxpayers.

The UK, which we all understood to be having economic difficulties, has declared an extra public holiday to mark King Charles III’s coronation next years.

No doubt Australia will fall into step like a dutiful child.

The UK holiday will be held on Monday, May 8, 2023 - a full two days after the ceremony (and well over half a year since Charles actually took over as king).

The holiday is in addition to the usual May bank holiday just a week earlier.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (who employs that odious Braverman woman) said the holiday represents "a unique moment for our country to come together and celebrate"’.

“I look forward to seeing people pay tribute to King Charles III by taking part in local and national events across the country in his honour.”