A British Tradition - Collecting Royal Memorabilia

A Kate Middleton 'Princess Catherine' doll is pictured at Hamley's toy store in central London, on April 8, 2011. A 'Princess Catherine Doll' has been created to commemorate the Royal Wedding of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton on April 29 at Westminster Abbey in London. The toy is a themed fashion doll that has been dressed and accessorised by seven award-winning British designers and is wearing a blue dress and included in her purple box is a replica of an Eaton clutch bag originally carried by Kate Middleton and decorated with a mock snakeskin effect. It retails for GBP 35 (dollars 57 or euros40) Getty Images


LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: Royal Merchandise is sold in Liberty's department store on April 15, 2011 in London, England. HRH Prince William and Kate Middleton will marry on Friday. Getty Images

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - APRIL 07: A gift shop displays Royal memorabilia for the forthcoming Royal wedding of HRH Prince William and Kate Middleton on April 29, 2011 in Windsor, England. Getty Images