Kate and Wills: A Royal Courtship

Royal Romance
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Mad for Memorabilia
Their engagement sparked a souvenir bonanza. Manufacturers from England to China rushed to churn out commemorative kitsch including tea towels, shot glasses, ashtrays and imitation engagement rings. Collectible plates, such as these made at the Aynsley china factory in Stoke-on-Trent, photographed in November 2010, have proven especially popular with tourists in London. It's still considered rude to dump spaghetti on the future King's face, so most come with a complimentary plate stand.

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