# Royalty-Inspired Donut Pairings Doughnut Time is Selling Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Donuts By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2018-05-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meghan-markle-donuts References: [popsugar](https://www.popsugar.com/food/Prince-Harry-Meghan-Markle-Doughnut-Flavors-44854050) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/Bi3pZbOhLpE/?taken-by=doughnuttime_uk) With the royal wedding just days away, the UK-based bakery chain [Doughnut Time](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/in-the-air-doughnut) has begun selling Prince Harry and Meghan Markle donuts. While there are a number of other royalty-inspired treats available in the lead up to the big day, these fluffy pastries are perfect for monarchy fans with a sweet tooth. [Donut Time's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-rock-donut) Prince Harry and Meghan Markle donuts are two colorful pastries inspired by the soon-to-be newlyweds. The Meghan-themed donuts is called the Meghan Sparkle,' and it features a buttered popcorn glaze topped with marshmallow popcorn and a smattering of America-style red, white, and blue star sprinkles. The second donut is called the 'When Harry Met Meghan,' and it boasts a blue creme glaze that mimics the prince's uniform, as well as a [golden Ferrero Rocher chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutella-donuts) on top. Image Credit: *Doughnut Time.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Royalty-inspired Treats:** Creating unique food pairings inspired by popular cultural figures has the potential to attract and engage consumers. - **National Holiday Treats:** Taking inspiration from national holidays and events can create unique and limited time menu items that appeal to consumers. - **Unconventional Ingredients:** Experimenting with unique and unconventional ingredients to create new and exciting flavors can help differentiate a brand from competitors. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** Hotels, restaurants, and catering companies can benefit from creating specialty items that tie into popular events and cultural trends. - **Food and Beverage:** Bakeries, cafes, and dessert shops can differentiate themselves by creating unique and creative offerings that stand out to consumers. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Campaigns and activations featuring unique and innovative food pairings or limited time items can generate buzz and interest for a brand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tasty Coronation-Themed Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-coronation-doughnuts.md) - [Spellbinding Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-collection.md) - [Vibrant Unicorn-Themed Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prettylittlething-x-krispy-kreme.md) - [Seasonal Summer Donut Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-donut.md) - [Classic Superhero-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-hungry-for-heroes.md) - [Horror Movie-Themed Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-night-of-the-skremes.md) - [Cinema-Inspired Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-x-hulu.md) - [Toaster Pastry-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-and-poptart.md) - [Independence Day Donut Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-spangled-sweetness-collection.md)