The Herend Golden Laurel pattern was first created for use at Buda Castle (also known as the Royal Palace) during the reign of Francis Joseph, the Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary. This collection bears a certain regal presence. It is an ideal dinnerware set, since it works perfectly with most of the Herend collections, it also shines as a centerpiece on the dining table on its own. It is also a perfect holiday dinnerware on its own or combined with Herend Christmas dinnerware collections.