A look at royal wedding souvenirs
- Looking for the perfect way to commemorate the forthcoming wedding of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton? As the special day nears, stores in London have already begun catering to royal watchers by stocking their shelves with a variety of souvenirs ranging from notepads and frames to jewelry boxes and spoons. We have taken a look at some of the trinkets that are up for grabs. (REUTERS/Paul Hackett)
- Unofficial souvenir condoms featuring images of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton are seen in London April 12, 2011. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
- Katherine Elizabeth, a London-based milliner, poses with The Limited Edition Princess Catherine Engagement Doll wearing the "Bucklebury Fascinator" she designed during its launch at Hamleys toy shop in London April 7, 2011. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor
- Souvenir teabags with depictions of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton are seen in London April 7, 2011. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett
- The Limited Edition Princess Catherine Engagement Doll is pictured during its launch at Hamleys toy shop in London April 7, 2011. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor
- Souvenir teabags with depictions of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton are seen in London April 7, 2011. A British minister said on Wednesday that two billion people were expected to tune in to TV broadcasts to watch this month's royal wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton on April 29. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett
- Prince William and Kate Middleton Royal Wedding souvenir spoons for sale, in a shop in central London. (Zak Hussein/WENN.COM)
- Prince William and Kate Middleton Royal Wedding souvenir ashtrays for sale, in a shop in central London. (Zak Hussein/WENN.COM)
- The accessories of a Limited Edition Princess Catherine Engagement Doll are seen during its launch at Hamleys toy shop in London April 7, 2011. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor
- Jewelry boxes to mark the forthcoming wedding of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton are seen at a shop in London. Prince William, son of heir-to-the-throne Prince Charles and the late Diana, is to marry fiancee Kate at London's Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011. (REUTERS/Paul Hackett)
- The Limited Edition Princess Catherine Engagement Dolls go on sale during their launch at Hamleys toy shop in London April 7, 2011. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor
- A souvenir picture frame is seen at a shop in London. Prince William, son of heir-to-the-throne Prince Charles and the late Diana, is to marry fiancee Kate Middleton on April 29, 2011. (REUTERS/Paul Hackett)
- A Limited Edition Princess Catherine Engagement Doll is pictured during its launch at Hamleys toy shop in London April 7, 2011. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor
- Prince William and Kate Middleton Royal Wedding souvenir plate for sale, in a shop in central London. Prince William, the second in line to the throne, and Kate Middleton announced their engagement last November after a seven-year romance that began at university. The wedding is to be held at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011. (Zak Hussein/WENN.com)
- Souvenir postcards to mark the forthcoming wedding of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton are seen at a shop in London. (REUTERS/Paul Hackett)
- Crown Jewels Condoms of Distinction launch their Royal Wedding Collector's Edition condoms, celebrating the union of Prince William to Kate Middleton. Crown Jewels Condoms of Distinction cost £5.00 for a packet of three and can be purchased from its website. (Zak Hussein/WENN.COM)
- A souvenir notepad to mark the forthcoming wedding of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton is seen at a shop in London. (REUTERS/Paul Hackett)
- Prince William and Kate Middleton Royal Wedding souvenir cufflinks for sale, in a shop in central London. (Zak Hussein/WENN.com)
- Prince William and Kate Middleton Royal Wedding souvenir picture frame for sale, in a shop in central London. Prince William, the second in line to the throne, and Kate Middleton announced their engagement last November after a seven-year romance that began at university.(Zak Hussein/WENN.com)
- Magnets to mark the forthcoming wedding of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton are among the souvenirs for sale at a shop in London. (REUTERS/Paul Hackett)
- Prince William and Kate Middleton Royal Wedding souvenir drink coasters for sale, in a shop in central London. (Zak Hussein/WENN.com)
- Prince William and Kate Middleton Royal Wedding souvenir coffee mugs for sale, in a shop in central London. (Zak Hussein/WENN.com)
- Silver plated spoons to mark the forthcoming wedding of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton at London's Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011. (REUTERS/Paul Hackett)
- A souvenir mug to mark the forthcoming wedding of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton is seen at a shop in London. (REUTERS/Paul Hackett)
- T-shirts to mark the forthcoming wedding of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton are seen at a shop in London. Prince William, son of heir-to-the-throne Prince Charles and the late Diana, is to marry fiancee Kate at London's Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011. (REUTERS/Paul Hackett)
- A picture frame to mark the forthcoming wedding of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton is seen at a shop in London. (REUTERS/Paul Hackett)
- Prince William and Kate Middleton Royal Wedding souvenir paperweights for sale, in a shop in central London. (Zak Hussein/WENN.COM)
- Prince William and Kate Middleton Royal Wedding souvenir books for sale, in a shop in central London. Prince William, the second in line to the throne, and Kate Middleton announced their engagement last November after a seven-year romance that began at university. (Zak Hussein/WENN.com)
- Somewhere in Britain, Prince William is spitting out his morning tea, because, according to one of the companies hawking royal wedding souvenirs, Kate Middleton is now set to marry William's brother, Harry. (HANDOUT)
- Figures of Britain's Prince William and his fiancee, Kate Middleton are placed in a Neapolitan Christmas creche by artist Gennaro Di Virgilio in Naples March 12, 2011. REUTERS/Ciro De Luca
- In case you're not excited for the royal wedding at all, British graphic designer Lydia Leith has created the "Throne Up" — a silkscreened sick bag. She's promising to have orders processed - including ones to Canada - in time for the royal wedding. SPECIAL TO QMI AGENCY
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