Get the Table and Chairs Ready for Royal Street Party.

People across the UK are calling for a street party to mark the arrival of the new Royal Prince. Office furniture experts Ningbo outline how to get the party started.

The world is celebrating the arrival of The Duke and Duchess' new son, George Alexander Louis.

Calls have already been made for street parties or a national holiday in honour of the Prince of Cambridge.

Street parties are steeped in history and have been celebrated in England and Wales for hundreds of years. One of the first recorded was in 1919 when people dragged trestle tables into the streets to celebrate the signing of the Versailles Peace Treaty at the end of the First World War.

Resident-led parties have featured n British Society ever since. Tables and chairs have been dragged out to bring the community together when celebrating Royal coronations, births and marriages.

More recently the Queen's Diamond Jubilee has been celebrated and before that, the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Ningbo supplies furniture across Europe and one of the company's customers includes the Palace of Monaco. A variety of round tables made from wood and plastic were sent to the home of Crown Prince Albert as well as 750 Napolean Ice Chairs. Company Managing Director, Chris Stockton has vast experience in the industry and he has a list of things to consider when planning a street party.

1. Check the forecast and plan ahead - dry weather is be best!
2. Make sure you have plenty trestle tables and chairs. Pool your resources.
3. Invite all your neighbours and delegate.
4. Ideally, every guest should bring food and drink to share.
5. Get plenty of bunting and deck tables and chairs in red, white and blue.
6. Party hats and encouraging people to dress in royal colours will add to the sense of occasion.
7. Music will get the party in full swing - ask someone to arrange this.
8. Party games for children will keep them entertained.
9. Remember to ask the local council for permission when planning a street party.
10. If all else fails have a Plan B. Could you move the party indoors?

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