The Middleton family have signed a multi-million dollar deal with teen pop sensation Justin Bieber to sell his merchandise in the UK.
Kate Middleton’s parents Michael and Carole’s mail order party supplies company Party Pieces has bought the exclusive rights to sell the 17-year-old star’s new range of products.
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The company announced the new deal in its online magazine Party Times, which is edited by Kate’s younger sister Pippa.
“Teenage girls around the world go crazy for Bieber,” the article read. “In fact, they love Justin Bieber so much that the pop star now has his very own partyware.”
The new range includes plates, cups, hats and decorations bearing Justin’s image. A pinata in the shape of Justin will also be available and die-hard fans can purchase the ‘Justin Bieber Ultimate Party Kit’, which includes enough merchandise for a party for 16 guests.
News of the deal comes just four weeks after Justin expressed his admiration for Pippa, 27, on social networking site Twitter.
Pippa won legions of fans, including Justin, after she wore a sexy figure-hugging gown to Kate’s wedding to Prince William last month.
“Congrats to William and Kate… and Kate’s sister. She was a hit,” Justin tweeted.
Carole Middleton started Party Pieces in 1981 while heavily pregnant with Kate. The business is now estimated to be worth more than $40 million.
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Michael and Carole have faced criticism in recent months, with many people accusing them of profiting from their daughter’s marriage after royal wedding themed products were sold on the company’s website.
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