Kate Middleton’s parents have sparked fresh controversy after they launched a set of royal-themed scratch cards on their company’s website.
The Middleton’s mail-order party supply firm, Party Pieces, is now selling sets of Britannia Scratch Cards designed to be used as entertainment at royal wedding bashes across the UK.
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The cards, which come in packs of 10, are emblazoned with pictures of crowns and feature British trivia questions. Revellers can then scratch to reveal the answer to the questions, with those who answer correctly being declared “Queen of England”. Those who choose incorrectly, are labelled “The Queen’s corgi” or warned “Off with your head”.
Michael and Carole Middleton have already been accused of profiting from their daughter’s impending marriage to Prince William. Their website already sells corgi cake toppers, plastic hats emblazoned with the Union Jack, paper plates and cups featuring official-looking coats of arms and cake stands featuring the image of a queen’s head.
Almost all of these items sold out within hours of being launched.
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Carole Middleton, a former flight attendant, set up Party Pieces in 1987. The business quickly became successful and Carole and Michael are now millionaires.
Kate and William will wed at London’s Westminster Abbey on April 29.
Your say: Should Kate’s parents be allowed to sell royal wedding-themed party supplies? Do you think they are trying to profit from Kate’s impending marriage?
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