William and Kate Souvenirs
Are you a big fan of the Prince William—Kate Middleton love story? If so, then you will love these William and Kate souvenirs. Perfect for the avid fan of the newly-engaged royal couple’s journey to marriage, these commemorative items will allow you to commemorate what will be one of the most important days in British history.
Here are some popular William and Kate souvenirs that you should consider getting for your collection.
For those who are fond of facts and want to get their story on the royal couple straight, William & Kate: Celebrating a 
Royal Engagement is a great wedding souvenir to buy. This hardcover book chronicles the journey of Prince William and Kate Middleton, all the way from their university days at St. Andrews University to their recent engagement. There, you will learn about the ups and downs of the entire relationship, and the controversies that drew attention to the young couple.
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Kate Middleton CZ Sapphire Royal Engagement Ring
For those who are a little bit more romantic, one of the best William and Kate souvenirs to get is a replica of Kate Middleton’s engagement ring. The original ring that Prince William gave to Kate when he proposed was the exact same one that Prince Charles gave to the late Princess Diana on the eve of their engagement. With an oval glass sapphire stone surrounded by sparkling Swarovski crystals, surely you can’t get more glamorous bling than this beautiful imitation.
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HRH Prince William and Kate Middleton Engagement Commemorative Plaque Souvenier Memoribilia engagement announcement 16th November 2010
If you want a copy of the original announcement, you can get yourself a HRH Prince William and Kate Middleton Engagement Commemorative Plaque Souvenier Memoribilia engagement announcement 16th November 2010. This already comes in a frame, and the plaque is scratch and UV-resistant. If you have a fireplace or a mantel, this would be one of the perfect William and Kate souvenirs to place atop it.
Prince William and Kate Middleton Engagement Commemorative Coffee Mug Cup #3- 16th November 2010
For those who are avid coffee or tea drinkers, perfect royal wedding souvenirs to buy would be the Prince William and Kate Middleton Engagement Commemorative Coffee Mug Cup #3- 16th November 2010. This C-shaped ceramic mug would make for a creative way to drink your favorite hot beverages—whether coffee, tea, hot cider or hot chocolate!
Prince William and Kate Middleton Engagement BLACK DESIGN Mouse Pad Mousepad Mousepad
Finally, for the techie junkies, get them the Prince William and Kate Middleton Engagement BLACK DESIGN Mouse Pad Mousepad Mousepad. With a 7.5” diameter and non-slip neoprene backing, this makes for a high quality and durable mousepad that serves as a good way to commemorate the royal engagement and the highly anticipated 2011 royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
With the royal wedding for William and Kate set for April 2011, there is a buzz of excitement in the air. Many fans of the royals are also looking to buy William and Kate Souvenirs. If you are looking for William and Kate Souvenirs then there are some lovely ones starting to appear online. There are a number of lovely commemorative items to remember this special time in royal history. Set to be the biggest royal wedding since Charles and Diana.
Enjoy looking at these souvenirs from time to time as you remember the love story of the popular royal couple. Prince William and Kate Middleton have certainly gone through a lot in their 8-year relationship, and they have finally taken a major step in solidifying their bond. Getting yourself precious William and Kate souvenirs will allow you to remember this important time in British history.
Kate Middleton’s Wedding Dress
In just a few months, what is often touted as the wedding of the century will take place. This April 29, 2011, the majestic Westminster Abbey will be the filled to the brim as thousands will want to witness the union of Prince William, second in line to the throne, and his long-time girlfriend, Kate Middleton. And like any other wedding, one of the biggest highlights will be Kate Middleton’s wedding dress.
For the most part, designers want simple and clean lines for the bride as this truly reflects the commoner’s warm and down-to-earth personality. Frida Giannini, in her dress for Gucci, envisions soft shapes and clean lines with classic touches like a boat neckline. A distinctive train will complete the look to achieve the perfect balance of contemporary glamour and elegance. Lebanese couturier Reem Acra sees the bride as a confident young beauty who knows her sense of style. She is all for the regal and sophisticated but classic look: a long train, an A-line silhouette and a veil with just a touch of embroidery for some drama.
Tory Burch believes the bride would look beautiful in an elegant and simple silhouette. She wants her clad in a delicate ivory lace bodice with a tulle skirt and a blush lace train. Peter Copping of Nina Ricci wishes to see the bride in a gown with layers of lace and organza. On the other hand, Vera Wang opts for the traditional design with elbow-length sleeves, voluminous skirt, a high-necked bodice, silk tulle and some lace which all make for a regal yet poetic aura.
To date, there are reports that the gorgeous brunette has picked her wedding designer and that the couturier has been chosen. However, the couple is keeping his or her identity under wraps and both have their lips sealed. Without a doubt, this designer will surely catapult to fame and into the spotlight when his or her name will be revealed. Veteran Designer Bruce Oldfield has been speculated as the designer after pictures of Kate with her mother and sister in tow visiting his store appeared in several publications. Other names that have been thrown into the mix include Phillipa Lepley and Daniella Issa Helayel.
As she makes her way to the church, millions of eyes will be on her gown in her final moments as Miss Kate Middleton. Whatever Kate Middleton’s wedding dress will be, one thing is for sure: she will look every bit the radiant and beautiful bride.
Details of the William and Kate Wedding
The most anticipated wedding of the century (or perhaps, of our time) is about to take place. On April 29, 2011, millions of people from all over the world will be tuning in to watch this highly anticipated ceremony of love.
This tale of love involves a Prince (Prince William) and a commoner (Kate Middleton) who fell in love while away at college. The couple dated off and on for eight years before William proposed to Kate while they were in Kenya, on holiday.
Details, Details, Details
This wedding will likely become the grandest royal event since Prince Charles wed Princess Di (William’s mother and father) in 1981. Until recently, details about the highly anticipated affair were concealed, but as the date approaches, more and more information is being released to the public.
The Transportation
There is much speculation regarding the type of transportation, the bride-to-be will be arriving in. While, a carriage ride is the traditional method for arriving at a proper British wedding — the modern couple has made a modern choice for their wedding. According to reports from The Telegraph, on the big day, the bride will be transported through Britain in a car rather than being paraded around in a traditional carriage.
The Wedding Route
The royal wedding route will begin at the Mall and travel through Horse Gardens Parade, Parliament Square and White Hall before delivering the bride to the wedding destination, Westminster Abbey.
The Wedding Ceremony
The ceremony is expected to begin by 11 a.m. (UK time). Reports have confirmed that The Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams will wed the couple.
The Reception
After the ceremony, the newlyweds will board a carriage that will take the two on the same route as before, with the final destination arriving at Buckingham Palace. When the couple arrives, they will greet the crowd (and their subjects) from the balcony before the reception begins. William’s grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, will host the reception at Buckingham Palace. After the reception, Prince Charles has announced that he will host a night of dinner and dancing for the couple with their closest friends and families, in attendance.
The Crowds
The wedding is expected to draw a large crowd of spectators hoping to get a glimpse of the happy couple, in person. In fact, rumors have been projected that this event will be bring the largest crowd, in history to Westminster Abbey and viewers are expected to pack in for miles around Britain’s most famous church in the hopes of catching a glimpse.
For those who are unable to attend, the event will be televised (Get your Tivo ready). In addition, due to modern technology, many people who may not have a chance to watch the televised ceremony will have an opportunity to see the event via YouTube and other video sites.
Regardless of the details, you can rest assured that this storybook fairytale will have a happy ending (and become one of the most watched weddings in history) when these two tie the knot.
Aynsley China
A quality heirloom, like fine china dishes, may be passed down for centuries. All the more when the china is from the royal wedding of Prince William to Kate, ie. Catherine Middleton or when it is Aynsley china, made overseas, in England. The intrigue and esteem attached to both of these will never be uninteresting, nor will it be to guests. Their beauty never goes out of fashion.
News was made last year when the announcement was made that England’s soon to be wed royal couple was releasing to the public particular pieces of it’s wedding collection of dishes. Giving their own approval, Prince William and Kate offered a tankard, an eight inch plate and a pill box.
This fine bone china portrays the couple’s initials intertwined in gold and silver with ribbons, hearts and doves in the foreground with a backdrop of pale gray thin stripes. Handmade and still available even though in high demand, these exquisite dishes forever encapsulate a significant world renown event. Similarly, aynsley china captivates audiences with it’s ornate designs and timeless patterns.
Aynsley also has a commemorative line honoring the Prince and his bride. But aynsley diversifies with several every day hearty pieces, still items that are lovely. Black and whites, florals on mustard-yellow even holiday serving dishes complete their collection. These high-end collections are for those of excellent taste. These are once in a lifetime selections.
Peruse through aynsley’s offerings by entering their name in one’s favorite search engine. The royal dishes may be found under the royal collection online. Proceed’s from this latter offering go towards upkeeping the entire royal collection, including the Queen’s art and public viewings. Both of the above are worthy finds. Both are sought-after selections. Both offer a memorandum to April’s exciting nuptial event. Each offers class, conversation and longevity.
Royal Wedding Souvenirs
Royal wedding souvenirs, commemorative products and other kinds of memorabilia are now available for patriotic Brits, royal watchers and fans of the newly engaged couple alike. The products range from the traditional (plates, mugs and tea towels) to the creative (coasters and mouse pads) to the romantic (replicas of the ring of the princess in waiting). We have sourced for you a large range of royal souvenirs from beautiful china to mousepads……
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Aynsley China – Royal Engagement Commemorative Plate
This collector’s item ceramic plate made in England is selling fast. It is made by Aynsley China, which has made chinaware to mark significant royal events since Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee in 1897. The plate measures 10.5 inches or 27 cm in diameter and comes in gift box for safekeeping. It features a light blue rim with bow and bell designs and gold embellishments, the pictures of Prince William and Kate, and the royal crest. It’s a beautiful conversation piece perfect for any living room and Aynsley china produce lovely royal wedding souvenirs.
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Aynsley China – Royal Engagment Loving Cup
This beautiful and elegant Loving Cup is one of four fine bone china pieces by Aynsley China, to commemorate the engagement of Prince William and Kate Middleton and is available here.
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“Limited Edition” Blue Prince William and Kate Middleton Wedding Commemorative Mug
This mug is a limited edition, making it a great collectors piece. Featuring photos of Prince William and Kate Midldeton, beautiful dove birds and royal blue and gold trimmings; this mug is a very affordable must have for your collection.
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Prince William and Kate Middleton Wedding Commemorative Coaster
This coaster has a heart motif on a very patriotic Union Jack. It is made of cork backed hardboard, with a high quality digitally printed image. It has a wipe clean and stain resistant matt laminated finish. It is made in the UK and it’s size is 100 x 100 x 4 mm.
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If you are a serious fan, you must be raring to get your own royal wedding souvenirs, commemorative items, and memorabilia. It will be a historic event taking place in the beautiful Westminster Abbey. Commemorate the romantic journey of the picture-perfect couple every day with souvenirs of their engagement or the royal wedding in 2011.
Here are some of the royal wedding sovenirs, commemorative books and other products available on Amazon.co.uk that would satisfy collectible hunters and fans alike.
William & Kate: Celebrating a Royal Engagement (Hardcover)
“William & Kate: Celebrating a Royal Engagement” is a fully illustrated history of the modern British royal romance that sounds too good to be true. He, the handsome boy who would be king, whose life is tabloid fodder; and she, the beautiful middle-class girl no one had even heard of. The UK’s leading royal photographer, Robin Nunn, gives us an insider’s look at the love story of a new generation of monarchs.
Official Collectors Mug – British Royal Wedding – Prince William & Kate Middleton April 2011
Own a piece of history with this official collectors’ mug with photos of Prince William and Kate and their wedding date: 29 April 2011. That makes the wedding approximately 30 years after Prince Charles and Princess Diana exchanged vows at Westminster Abbey. This mug is an instant collector’s piece.
Framed – Prince William and Kate Middleton – Royal Engagement – Official Poster – 37 x 25 inches
This enlarged official licensed engagement photograph of Prince William and Kate Middleton comes in a quality black frame. It features a full-body picture of the glowing couple in front of the fireplace at Clarence house the day they announced their engagement on the 16th of November – It’s like being there yourself! There is sure to be more posters come out for royal wedding souvenirs.
Aynsley Royal Engagement Prince William and Kate Middleton Crown Plate
This collector’s item ceramic plate made in England is selling fast. It is made by Aynsley China, which has made chinaware to mark significant royal events since Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee in 1897. The plate measures 10.5 inches or 27 cm in diameter and comes in gift box for safekeeping. It features a light blue rim with bow and bell designs and gold embellishments, the pictures of Prince William and Kate, and the royal crest. It’s a beautiful conversation piece perfect for any living room and Aynsley china produce lovely royal wedding souvenirs.
Emma Bridgewater – William and Kate Engagement Mug Ltd Edition – FREE UK P&P!
Emma Bridgewater, earthenware specialists and funky design company based in Stoke-on-Trent (an English town with a 200 year old tradition of pottery making) made this limited edition William and Kate engagement mug. Perfect for trendy royal watchers who want to buy something that reflects their design aesthetic. Because of their cool designs, Emma Bridgewater pottery are also collectible pieces on their own.
Kate Middleton Ring Replicas
When the royal engagement between Prince William and Kate Middleton was announced in November 2010, we also discovered that William gave his mother’s engagement ring to Kate. So now Kate is the proud owner of the very famous Princess Diana ring, now also known as the Kate Middleton ring. An absolutely beautiful, iconic ring consisting of a stunning large, oval, deep blue sapphire surrounded by small diamonds. Kate said she was very honoured to have the ring as it is very special and she hopes that she will not lose it!
There are some lovely replicas online, notably the emitations faux sapphire Princess Diana Engagement Ring which perfectly captures the elegant beauty of the original. The ring features a 3 carat oval cut faux sapphire, encircled by a starburst shape of sparkling round-cut cubic zirconia stones, the 2mm thick band is made of sterling silver and rhodium electroplated for the elegant gleam of platinum. The entire ring weighs 4.8 grams, and available from size 4 to 12.
But it’s not just an engagement ring, some of the online buyers did not even wait for their men to buy it, they bought the replica Princess Diana Engagement Ring for themselves. The buyers love the exquisitely rendered sterling silver, a romantic statement piece that’s perfect for cocktails and parties, but it looks so gorgeous it can dress up an ordinary look. The semi-precious gems have a fantastic sparkle and the band is so well made that it looks more expensive that it is; in fact it looks like the real thing.
If you’re thinking of giving your own princess something romantic and stylish, something she would love to wear every day and show off to her friends, why not get her an elegant replica of Princess Diana’s engagement ring? Slip this delicate ring on her finger to let her feel what it’s like to wear the most famous engagement ring in the world.
Now anyone can feel like a royal princess with the Princess Diana Engagement Ring from emitations.com, also available through Amazon.com. If you like celebrity style rings, there’s more replica jewelry to choose from at Amazon.com that can make you look and feel like royalty.
Many places have already sold their current stock of the Princess Diana Engagement Ring replica, as there is a new found interest in the ring now that Kate Middleton is the proud owner.
History of the Princess Diana Engagement Ring
It is the most famous engagement ring in the world, a piece of sapphire set in a cluster of diamonds that represent a modern fairy tale. The oval blue sapphire ring, now better known as the Princess Diana Engagement Ring, is still one of the most sought-after ring designs; adored by fiancés who are inspired by the late princess’s exquisite taste in jewelry.
The original Princess Diana Engagement Ring was made by Garrard Jewellers, the official crown jeweller of the British monarchy, for a hefty 28,000 GBP in 1981. It made news not just because it was the then-future-princess’s ring, but also because of its unconventional shape and non-traditional center stone. Before Diana, brides felt uneasy about choosing unusual engagement rings. But it was just a sampling of how Lady Di was to influence fashion, style, design and revolutionize the modern princess.
The Princess Diana Engagement Ring made the news again recently after the royal family officially announced Prince William’s engagement to Kate Middleton. After the royal couple’s appearance at Clarence House in November 2010, where the public first got a peek at Kate Middleton’s finger, a new generation was introduced to the beauty of this diamond-set oval sapphire. Within seconds, searches for the Princess Diana Engagement Ring became a trending topic in search engines. Now the ring is estimated to cost 85,000 GBP, but non-royals can also have their own exquisite version of the same ring for less than a hundred dollars.
The next speculation will be what will Kate Middleton’s wedding dress be like? Well, we can only imagine that with her sense of style and the trappings of a royal wedding, it will be beautiful. Let’s face it, it would be hard for Kate Middleton not to look beautiful in a wedding dress wouldn’t it?