Dunkin’ Donuts is celebrating the upcoming wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with one very sweet doughnut. The coffee chain is set to debut a limited-edition, heart-shaped Royal Love Donut just in time for the upcoming nuptials—and it is the perfect treat to indulge in while watching the royal wedding next weekend.
According to the news release, the jelly-filled Royal Love Donut is topped with chocolate icing and a strawberry drizzle. “As the U.S. donut leader, we love helping our guests make special occasions both big and small even sweeter with fun donut designs and flavors,” Nigel Travis, Dunkin’ Donuts brands chairman and chief executive officer, said in a statement. “The Royal Wedding represents optimism, happiness and joy, and thus is a perfect opportunity for our brand to celebrate. We hope all donut lovers, royalty or not, will enjoy the new Royal Love Donut next week.”
Inbox: @dunkindonuts unveils the Royal Love Donut, available May 14 through May 20, to celebrate the #RoyalWedding. pic.twitter.com/mEW0Y4Op8Z
— Dan Linden (@DanLinden) May 9, 2018
The coffee chain is also marking the occasion by offering horse-drawn carriage rides through Central Park on May 14. Real Housewife Carole Radziwill will kick off the wedding-themed festivities by testing out the pink-and-orange-colored royal carriage, which will also offer guests the chance to try the new doughnut. The Royal Love Donut will be available at participating locations nationwide from May 14 through May 20. Dunkin Donuts also offered a “royal wedding donut” in 2011 to celebrate Prince William’s marriage to Kate Middleton.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal wedding takes place next Saturday, May 19. The couple announced their engagement in November.
See how social media reacted to the new heart-shaped doughnut below:
Social Media Reacts to Dunkin’ Donuts’ New Royal Love Donut
So cute.
Dunkin' Donuts Is Releasing a Special Heart-Shaped Doughnut to Celebrate the Royal Wedding https://t.co/87Eb1Zc6ht via @people
— Fran (@FrannyCharms) May 8, 2018
That right there is a good looking doughnut. I want one. It's jelly filled too. I'm in love!
— James (@jamesdiscourse) May 9, 2018
“Carole Radziwill, real life princess and Housewife of New York, will take the ceremonial first ride in Dunkin’s royal carriage”
It’s odd but I’m here for it https://t.co/ne68lcExzp— Karen Schwartz (@pithywidow) May 9, 2018
I'm sure Harry and Meghan are so pleased. https://t.co/MKQXwlG3j6
— Sarah (@sbc855) May 8, 2018
Dunkin' Donuts offering a limited edition flavor donut in honor of the royal wedding is what the American infiltration of the royal family is all about
— Kyla Ren (@Kyla_Z_Percival) May 9, 2018
I appreciate this #royalweddingcountdown https://t.co/f3QAD4LcOz
— Jane Burnett (@JaneBurnett16) May 9, 2018
Now I know what we're eating while we watch the wedding! https://t.co/Wo1m6rhulf
— Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront Weddings (@HiltonMelBeachW) May 9, 2018
I'm sure the Queen would give her royal seal of approval @dunkindonutsUK ❤#royalweddingcountdown https://t.co/CM9WI8OoDT
— Charlotte || Destination: Farm Shop (@destfarmshop) May 9, 2018
What are your thoughts on Dunkin’ Donuts celebrating the upcoming royal wedding with a new heart-shaped doughnut? Would you try the Royal Love Donut? Sound off in the comments section below!
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