Palace cashes in with £39 chinaware

THE new baby wasn’t yet even a day old when Buckingham Palace had brought out a selection of commemorative gifts… including a £125 teddy bear. There is also a range of chinaware including a pillbox costing £35, a £4 plate and a £3 tankard, left – all featuring a lion cub and baby unicorn based on the Royal Arms. Everything has been gilded with 22-carat gold. The bear was made by Merrythought, which has produced toys since 1 30.

In addition to pure mohair plush made from the fleece of the Angora goat, the teddy’s paws are made from pure wool felt. Cheaper gifts include a £14. 5 golden pram decoration and a unicorn decoration for £12. 5.