Let the party for Princess Charlotte continue! It’s been a mere 48 hours since Kate Middleton and Prince William welcomed their daughter, Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, into their family and already Britain is going mad for royal memorabilia.
Kensington Palace’s gift shop unveiled its new collection of items dedicated to the arrival of Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte of Cambridge over the weekend, selling memorabilia at its physical location and online via the Royal Collection Trust.
Among the items: A traditional collectors’ Royal Baby Plate ($68), featuring the year along with a carousel of lions and unicorns and the phrase “celebrating our royal baby.” The English fine bone china, finished in 22-carat gold, comes wrapped in Royal Collection Trust tissue paper and a matching box. The carousel motif also carries over to a Royal Baby Pillbox ($44), velvet cushion ($144), and mug ($30).
One thousand lucky royalists have an opportunity to snag a limited edition Baby’s First Teddy Bear ($144) designed by Merrythought.
With the debut of London’s official souvenirs also comes the knockoffs, just as they did when Middleton welcomed Prince George in 2013, and when the royal couple married in 2011. The best of the worst: Royal Morning Sickness bags, condoms, toilet seat covers, “Pear to the Throne” juice, and a Royal Wedding for Dummies book.
Officially revealing their daughter’s name on Monday, May 4, the new family of four — especially big brother George — are overjoyed at the new arrival. A source told Us that the delivery went “remarkably well,” and that there were no complications at all. The speed of the delivery “was a surprise to all” and the proud new parents are “both so happy,” the source continued.
