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Fit for a King: A wide range of products are on sale to commemorate the big day.
With the Royal Wedding just around the corner, Lincoln’s city centre stores are ready to celebrate with a wide range of products on sale ahead of the big day.
The Lincolnite took to the streets to find out just what Royal Wedding items were available for the excited royalist to snap up, irrespective of wallet size.
John Greed Jewellery
Local jewellery retailer John Greed Jewellery is selling a Pandora charm and bracelet to mark the occasion.
The limited edition individual heart shaped charm, which features a blue stone, is available for £45, whereas the full bracelet (pictured) is retailing for a more extravagant £3,000.
Marks & Spencer
As you would expect, retail giant Marks & Spencer are more than ready to celebrate the royal day with a fairly wide selection of products on offer.
Detail of the M&S Royal Wedding Umbrella
For £4.99 shoppers can snap up a commemorative biscuit tin complete with a silhouette of Kate and William in the centre.
If the weather turns bad on Friday shoppers can grab a Royal Wedding umbrella for £15.00 which comes adorned with a royal-themed pattern in silver or gold, the date of the event and the name of the happy couple.
Other royal-themed products, including mugs and jewellery can be found on the Marks & Spencer website.
Poundland
If you want to celebrate on a budget, Poundland are promoting a range of British-themed items. The High Street store is selling wigs, cups, mugs, paper plates and more.
However, in most cases it seems that a large majority of the £1 stock has been carried over from last years World Cup, labelled “C’Mon, England!”.
Waterstones
Book retailer Waterstones are selling a diverse range of books, notebooks and other related items. Customers can snap up a book detailing the couples relationship so far, or buy William and Kate paper dolls to make at home.
Waterstones are even offering a solar-powered waving Queen for £15.
H Samuels
National jewellery retailer H Samuels are offering customers a wide choice of wedding related goods. From mugs, spoons and champagne flutes to models of Westminster Abbey.
A Royal Wedding teapot with a picture of the couple can be bought for £24.99.
Wilkinsons
The recently refurbished City Square store has a modest collection of celebratory goods including trays, bells and plates.
All of the products on offer at Wilkinsons are decorated with a picture of William and Kate, with prices starting at just £1.
Ruddocks
Whilst getting some arts and crafts supplies shoppers at Ruddocks can pick up a William & Kate calendar. Retailing for £8.99 the calendar features select images of the couple from their relationship so far.
Paperchase
Stationary and greetings card retailer Paperchase are selling a selection of royal-themed postcards. The cards on sale feature a selection of slogans and images related to the big day. The postcards are on sale for 60p each.
Yours
Female fans of the royals can get a t-shirt to show it. Yours in St Mark’s Square are selling two plus size t-shirts, containing clever slogans regarding the wedding. Don’t forget ladies, there’s always Prince Harry…
Both shirts cost £12 and start at a size 16.
Primark
Clothing retailer Primark are selling socks adorned with crowns and Union Jacks, along with tote bags and tiaras. Prices start at just £1.
Frocks & Rocks
For just over £80 customers at designer gown and jewellery store Frocks & Rocks can get a Royal-replica dress.
The short royal blue dress by Ingenue is modelled after the same dress that Kate wore when she and William announced that they were to marry.
The original dress Kate wore was created by Issa London and costs £399.
The replica dress is available in sizes 8 to 16 and costs £81.
Curtis’
Finally, if you’re feeling a little peckish, local bakery Curtis’ have a selection of Royal treats. Starting at just 50p, the store has cupcakes, muffins and gingerbread royals.
Enjoy celebrating the Royal Wedding on April 29, whether it be at home or at one of the seven street parties in Lincoln.
