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Royal engagement souvenirs

Kate and William Wedding: A souvenir plate
A souvenir plate from 2006 designed to mark the expected wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. Beneath their portraits is the message 'Celebrating the royal marriage of William and Kate', with a space left for the date
Photograph: Getty Images
Kate and William Wedding: Collection of HRH Prince William to Kate Middleton
Some souvenirs to mark the royal engagement Photograph: PR
Kate and William Wedding: Collection of HRH Prince William to Kate Middleton
A two-handled loving cup heralding the royal engagement Photograph: PR
Kate and William Wedding: An Epiphany Platinum ring
Sales of a platinum ring resembling the engagement ring worn by Princess Diana and now Kate Middleton increased by more than 800% overnight Photograph: PR
Kate and William Wedding: A souvenir mug
A souvenir mug from 2006, ready for an expected announcement
Photograph: Getty Images
Kate and William Wedding: Female and male swan called William and Kate
Royal Crown Derby has produced a pair of swans, one called Kate and the other William, priced at £590 Photograph: PR
Kate and William Wedding: Collection of HRH Prince William to Kate Middleton
A coaster, part of the royal engagement collection Photograph: PR
Kate and William Wedding: Kate and William commemorative mugs
Kate and William commemorative mugs by Emma Bridgewater Photograph: PR
Kate and William Wedding: Royal Crown Derby commemoratives
Royal Crown Derby commemorative pieces for the royal engagement Photograph: PR
Royal Engagement: Kate and William Commemorative from London Mint Office
Kate and William commemorative medal from London Mint Office. Made with 24 carat gold and inlaid with a genuine blue sapphire Photograph: London Mint Office
Royal Engagement: One of three rings promoted by television marketers QVC
One of three rings promoted by television marketers QVC as similar to the royal engagement ring worn by Kate Middleton, with a 1.3 carat AAAA tanzanite stone and 0.25 carat diamonds set on 18 carat white gold – for sale at £1,737.50 ($2,782) in London Photograph: Reuters
Royal Engagement: Prince William and Kate Middleton souvenirs - 17 Nov 2010
Prince William and Kate Middleton badge
Photograph: Rex Features
Royal Engagement: Prince William and Kate Middleton souvenirs - 17 Nov 2010
Prince William and Kate Middleton T-shirt
Photograph: Rex Features
Royal Engagement: Royal engagement
Commemorative mugs to mark the engagement of Prince William and Kate Middleton at the Prince William Pottery Company in Liverpool Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA Wire
Royal Engagement: Prince William and Kate Middleton souvenirs
Prince William and Kate Middleton mug. Barely had the headline appeared on the news when the Kate and Wills souvenir industry leapt into life Photograph: Rex Features/QKD
Royal Engagement: Royal engagement
A worker at Royal Crown Derby puts the finishing touches on a commemorative plate Photograph: Rui Vieira/PA
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