With the royal nuptials just hours away, we Americans may be wondering what the commemorative china looks like. Here is a peek at the collectible pieces available from The Royal Collection.
“Each piece bears the couple’s entwined initials in gold and silver surmounted by the coronet of Prince William and the wedding date. The range is decorated with a pattern of doves, white ribbons and hearts in silver, gold and grey, set against a pale-grey striped background. Handmade exclusively for the Royal Collection in Stoke-on-Trent using methods that have remained unchanged for 250 years…”
The china bears the wording, “To Celebrate the Marriage of Prince William of Wales to Catherine Middleton. April 29, 2011.” Many china patterns are NOT dishwasher and microwave safe. This pattern is no exception.
The following items are available for sale:
Tankard
(Royal Wedding version looks like a china coffee mug. Some traditional tankards resemble a beer stein.)Cost: $58.24 US / £35
Cost: $66.56 US / £40
Pill Box
Cost: $41.60 US / £25
Tea Towel
Cost: $13.23 US / £7.95
Souvenir Mug
Cost: $33.28 US / £20
Commemorative Decoration
(Similar to a Christmas ornament)Cost: $21.55 US / £12.95
All US prices are approximate and reflect today’s conversion rate of $1.00 US to £1.6635 GBP (Great Britain Pound.) This, surprisingly isn’t too bad compared to our visits to London in 2003 and 2005 when the rate was 1/1.78.
If you plan to order a piece of history, please note that your credit card or PayPal may charge a currency conversion fee. Also, pay special attention to shipping fees to countries outside of Great Britain. If you are fortunate enough to descend upon the UK to make your purchases in person, please comment here to tell us all about it!
The website currently states that purchases may take up to 21 days to ship due to an unprecedented number of online sales. Descriptions of commemorative china quoted from The Royal Collection.
Click here to order directly:
http://www.royalcollection.org.uk/default.asp?action=article&ID=898
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