I think it's a bit sad though that it took 60 years for us to have such an excuse to celebrate. Most of the time we are quick to criticise our own country. Yes, we have debt, rain and a general public that votes a dancing dog as the best of British, but we also have so much to be proud of.
The Queen, as this weekend demonstrated, but also enough things to keep Republicans happy as well. We have Harry Potter and the Lake District, Yorkshire dales and Yorkshire puddings, Big Ben and beautiful little villages. We have fish and chips and we have the Archers. We have Cornish beaches and Cornish Pasties. We have crumpets. We have Morris Dancers.
We also have British eccentricity (hence the Morris Dancers), which is something I for one think is cause for celebration. With this in mind I have trawled the web for the more unusual Jubilee souvenirs that will make a wacky edition to your world and will keep you patriotic all year round.
Why limit the Union Jacks to one weekend? Just because the bunting has come down, that doesn't we should too.
Wacky Britain: A Great Gift Guide
(Above) Jubilee Beermats, £12.50
The Original Metal Box Company at Not on the High Street
Drink with the Royal family every evening with these patriotic beermats.
Corgi T-shirt, £25
Not for Ponies at notonthehighstreet.com
Hunter Gatherer at notonthehighstreet.com
Wash up in style with this stately scrubbing brush.
Sewgirl at notonthehighstreet.com
Make do and mend and create your own Jubilee souvenirs with this sewing kit.
Kiki's at notonthehighstreet.com
Walk in pride in these pretty heels.
Helen Bateman at notonthehighstreet.com
The most patriotic pumps on the market.
Jodie Anna at notonthehighstreet.com
Bowler hats and well maintained facial hair: some of the under-rated gems of British culture.
Made with Love Designs Ltd at notonthehighstreet.com
You don't have to be a Queen to have your own throne.
Mutts and Hounds at notonthehighstreet.com
Even your pooch can be patriotic with this Union Jack dog harness.
The Cake Nest at notonthehighstreet.com
As if a cuppa wasn't British enough.
Snowdon Design & Craft at notonthehighstreet.com
Promote British eccentricity with this quirky print.
Ulster Weavers at notonthehighstreet.com
Because every teapot needs a crown.
The Little Picture Company at notonthehighstreet.com
I personally have never seen a puffin in London. Actually, I've never seen a puffin. Which is why I love this crazy patriotic puffin print.
Urban Outfitters
If you're not quite royalist enough to have 'Her Maj' tattooed on your arm, go for something less permanent with these transfer tattoos.
Urban Outfitters
I'm not quite sure what the point is off this scratch map. I guess you could scratch where you've been or write rude things about the towns of rival football teams? Or perhaps I just love it because it there really is no point to it.
Urban Outfitters
Some things in life are too perfect for words. That's all.
Urban Outfitters
With thanks to the Ice Queen Scoop you can now remind yourself of your royalist credentials even when performing the most unlikely of activities. Like scooping ice cream.
Iwantoneofthose.com
To be worn whilst listening to The Beatles, The Kinks and The Rolling Stones.
Joy
Now your egg can be accompanied by real soldiers.
Jonathon Aston at Topshop
For royally good legs.
Marks and Spencer
Some people wear their heart on their sleeve. I wear my nationality on my tights.
Marks and Spencer
For watching England lose the football but watching with pride nonetheless.
Linea at House of Fraser
Because if you're going to have a rubber duck bath mat it may as well be a patriotic rubber duck bath mat.
Marks and Spencer
One can never have too much bunting.
Debenhams
Practically patriotic.
Swan at Debenhams
For making especially British brews.
Debenhams
For eating roast dinners and posh picnics.
Salter at Debenhams
Weigh the ingredients for your Victoria Sponge in style.
Republic
Patriotic pants.
Dress up the Royals, £5.99
John Lewis
Now you can have endless fun dressing up the Royals with this dress-up dolly book. I'm sure your life is now complete.
John Lewis
Sit up straight in these British dining table chairs.
Next
Too much? Never.
Next
I'm not quite sure what animal the Queen is supposed to be here. A guinea pig? A sheep?
John Lewis
Now you can be truly patriotic even when you are phoning to vote for a dog to win Britain's Got Talent.
John Lewis
And finally, just what I have always wanted.
Libby
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