King Charles and his wife Camilla celebrated 19 years of marriage on April 9.
The two tied the knot in 2005 at Windsor Guildhall, although their love story began long before their trip down the aisle. Spending nearly 20 years together is an achievement by any means, but more so when you have to live your lives in the public eye.
As such, the traditional gift for such an anniversary is bronze, a metal famed for its durability.
While statues may have been the old-fashioned take on the theme, modern twists on the gift include homewares and appliances to elevate their long-established home.
A 19th anniversary also has an official stone and flower for those seeking more inspiration. Aquamarine is a soft blue-coloured gemstone that symbolises hope and loyalty (it’s also the stone for the Pisces star sign), while chrysanthemums are said to stand for the triple good-vibes whammy of happiness, longevity and wellbeing. Who wouldn’t want that in a marriage?
If you know another couple marking 19 years together, we've put together an edit of the best gifts to help them celebrate.
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BarCraft Champagne Bucket
Any wedding anniversary is cause for Champagne, but for a 19-year run, why not present your special bottle of bubbles in a fancy bucket? Not just any bucket; BarCraft offers its iteration in an oxidised metal bucket, coloured in shades of bronze. It's ideal for keeping fizz at the optimum sipping temperature, especially if you're celebrating outside in the summer.
Buy now £20.94, Wayfair
Monica Vinader Siren Fine Chain Bracelet
A fancy trinket to add to the jewellery collection will never go amiss. Monica Vinader has demi-fine pieces that will hit the mark, including this fine chain bracelet crafted from 18k gold vermeil. An aquamarine gemstone sits in the centre, offering a subtle elevation to any outfit.
Buy now £128.00, Monica Vinader
Tom Dixon Tank Decanter, 1L
For the couple that loves to entertain - or just has a healthy respect for wine - Tom Dixon's decanter promises to make a stunning addition to their tablescapes. The lab-glass shape is elevated with bronze-hued details and will look as beautiful full as it will when empty.
Buy now £150.00, John Lewis
Twenty39 Qarbo - Sparkling Water Maker and Soda Streaming Carbonation machine
Still or sparkling? Put bubbles back on the table for the eco-conscious couple with Twenty39's striking sparkling water maker. The gadget can infuse water with flavours using CO cartridges, while syrups can be purchased for an extra fee. Not only will it make daily hydration a little more interesting, but it will cut down on their bottled sparkling water habit too. A winner all around.
Buy now £109.00, Amazon
Soho Home Valetta Collection
Wedding china is one thing; everyday crockery is quite another. A 13th-anniversary gift that couples who love to host will adore is Soho House's Valetta collection. Offering a traditional take on dinnerware, the stoneware plates are finished with a terracotta glaze that echoes bronze hues. Dishwasher and microwave-safe, the plates are part of a range that also includes cereal bowls. How generous as you feeling?
From £35.
Buy now £35.00, Soho Home
French Connection Tall Rectangular Planter
A tricky one to gift wrap, sure, but any green-fingered duo would be thrilled to welcome this chic planter into their home.
From French Connection's home range, it sits on a slim set of iron legs that won't add bulk to the floors. Meanwhile, the main compartment has enough room to accommodate a few trailing ferns and other plant babies. The oxidised finish is an antique copper colour - so not quite bronze - but a winning offering nonetheless.
Buy now £168.00, French Connection
Dunelm Luxe Traveller Bronze Metal Vase
Can you have too many vases? That was rhetorical of course, there's always room to add a new design to the collection, especially one as beautiful as this. Cast in 100 per cent recycled aluminium and finished with a burnished bronze hue, it's a lovely ornament to adorn bookshelves. If you're giving it as a gift, add a bouquet too - with a vase this elegant, it'd be rude not to.
Buy now £30.00, Dunelm
hecef Cheese Knife Set
A beautiful cheese knife set will delight foodie couples celebrating their anniversary. This set of three is finished with curved handles coloured in bronze with grain texturing. Blades are non-stick, which comes in handy when moving between cheese types.
Buy now £13.59, Amazon
Ett Hem London The New Everything Maxi Bunch
Bronze may be the traditional gift for 19 years of marriage, but the chrysanthemum is the official flower.
The bloom is in season in the second half of the year in the UK, so if you can't find fresh stems, the faux route offers a nice alternative.
Ett Hem is one of the best faux florists in the biz, and its New Everything bouquet is a lovely choice for anniversaries. The bunch includes two shades of Chrysanthemums along with lilies, peonies and a dahlia or two. Stunningly lifelike.
Buy now £109.00, Ett Hem London
H&M Textured glass vase
Not bronze in colour, but precious in spirit. If you're looking for a gift that's not going to break the bank, H&M Home is full of hidden gems. This irregularly-shaped rippled vase looks far more expensive than it is and will look fabulous filled with simple dried or faux flowers.
Buy now £19.99, H&M
Free People Oyster Shell Bottle Opener
It may seem like an unassuming ornament, but this shell hides a little secret; the notch on the reverse makes it a bottle opener, and an elegant one too. Ideal for keeping in home bars and beside BBQs, it's full of realistic details rendered in an antique bronze hue that makes it so fitting for the occasion.
Buy now £60.00, Free People
Dove Summer Revived Light to Medium Gradual Tanning Mousse
Wedding anniversary gifts don't need to be serious. Offer a playful twist on the bronze theme with Dove's gradual tanning mousse.
The nourishing tanner offers subtle and streak-free results, leaving behind a light to medium tint for faux sunkissed bronze skin.
Buy now £5.50, Amazon
