Can Royal Albert be used in the microwave?

Microwave use depends on decoration. Royal Albert care guidance warns against microwaving pieces with metallic decoration such as gold or platinum, since metal can arc in a microwave. Plain white bone china with no metallic trim may be suitable, yet markings on modern packaging are the best guide. For older cups and saucers, caution is wise, as thin bodies heat quickly and sudden temperature shifts can crack a piece.