Caption: The Rocking Horse is going to be limited edition piece to commemorate the birth of the Royal baby Photo: PA
The Royal birth is expected to generate a £243 million spending spree over the next two months, with at least £80 million being spent on souvenirs.Alongside the traditional tea-towels, mugs and plates are a range of less conventional items being produced to celebrate the Royal birth.
These include dolls, baby-grows adorned with Royal slogans, specially themed doughnuts, mobile phone covers and even potties.
While some could accuse companies of cynically attempting to cash in on the birth of the future heir to the throne, St James’s Palace has welcomed the souvenirs as part and parcel of the celebrations of what is expected to be one of the biggest celebrations of the year.
A spokesman said: “The Birth of the Duke and Duchess’s baby should be a joyous occasion, and we recognise there is a long and happy history of people producing souvenirs to mark Royal occasions.”
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