Immediately after the announcement of Prince William and Kate Middleton's Royal Wedding, manufacturers from all over the world started to sell a huge range of products. It's sometimes hard to understand what to buy, where to buy, how to secure your purchase and avoid fakes. This article will help you to make your way through this jungle.In general, all these items can be classified in two categories: souvenirs and memorabilia.
Who is it for?
People buy them to make a funny and/or cheap present to a friend or a colleague (usually with the cheap price comes the poor quality).
What is it?
Souvenirs are the most widely produced items. You will find:
- Classic souvenirs: t-shirts, flags, mouse mats, ashtrays...
- Funny souvenirs: producers have been very creative. You will easily find crazy little things such as the Crown Jewels condoms, or even sick bags to 'Keep this handy on April 29th 2011'.