Look out Barbie, there’s a new doll in town — and in just eight weeks she’s going to be a real-life princess.
The Franklin Mint has released a limited-edition Kate Middleton figurine, which will sell for $195. The hand-painted doll is dressed like Kate on the day she announced her engagement to Prince William last year.
The figurine is wearing a tiny replica of her blue Issa wrap dress and black pumps and has the princess-to-be’s trademark glossy brown locks. The figurine is also wearing a tiny copy of Kate’s famous diamond and sapphire engagement ring that once belonged to William’s mother, Princess Diana.
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Just 5000 of the engagement figurines have been made and the company is planning a further 5000 dressed in a replica of Kate’s wedding dress.
The bridal figurine costs $295, and won’t be available until some weeks after William and Kate’s April 29 wedding as the mint’s dressmakers need time to recreate the bride’s dress.
“For the first time in over 350 years, a non-royal like one of us is beginning that journey for real,” the Franklin Mint said. “Celebrate this moment in history with the finest dolls in the world. Experience the thrill of her engagement by owning one of the most elegant and regal treasures in the world.”
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Kate is not the first royal to be immortalised by a Franklin Mint figurine. The company currently sells eight Princess Diana figurines, including one wearing an exact replica of the late princess’ wedding gown.
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