Wine enthusiasts looking to mark the upcoming royal wedding with a bottle of fine champagne may wish to invest in Bollinger.

The royals have a long-standing association with the Champagne estate, with Queen Victoria having issued a royal warrant to Bollinger in 1884.

This made Bollinger the first official wine of the British Empire, while it remains the official champagne of the royal household.

Prince Charles served it at the reception for his wedding to the late Princess Diana, and Wine Spectator expects it to be the bubbly of choice for his son, Prince William, and his bride-to-be, Kate Middleton.

To mark the occasion, Bollinger is releasing a menu of royal wedding breakfast pairings, helping those who want to mark the special day with a bottle of Bollinger to complement it with the right cuisine.

Pairing ideas include kedgeree or bubble and squeak for something authentically British, or caviar and poached eggs for something more decadent.