Kate and William Condoms?

From refrigerators to rubbers, brands get wacky with Royal Wedding swag

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The Royal Wedding is just a little more than a week away, and businesses have been taking full advantage of the occasion by unleashing a barrage of William and Kate-themed merchandise—sales of which could top $42 million in the U.K., according to analysts.

The Lord Chamberlain’s office issued guidelines for the merchandise stating that all souvenirs must be "in good taste," but in reviewing many of the goods entering the market, it looks like some manufacturers might have missed the memo.

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