The family of Kate Middleton have been accused by a member of parliament of "cashing in" on the Queen's coronation anniversary by selling a range of red, white and blue party goods.
The family business Party Pieces is selling Best Of British party pieces to mark the occasion, but Labour MP Paul Flynn is not impressed.
He is quoted by the Daily Star of calling the range "degrading", saying it will all be "eBay trash".
Kate Middleton in polka dots (WENN)
The anniversay of the coronation is today (June 2), marking 60 years since Elizabeth II was officially welcomed to the throne. Last year (2012) she celebrated her Diamond Jubilee, but the coronation did not follow until the following year.
The range includes a red, white and blue inflatable drinks holder, and Best of British party cups with a regal-style crest. There's even a set of kids' ponchos on sale for 99p.
Flynn is quoted by the paper as saying: "This is grubby cashing in. The whole thing is degrading and tawdry. You?d think as relations they?d be above ?exploiting the relationship for grubby financial purposes.
"The call to hold street parties will be met by the nation with a gigantic yawn. Today?s ?souvenirs are tomorrow?s eBay trash."
Are you holding a street party to mark the occasion? Did you even know the coronation anniversary was today?
When EntertainmentWise went on Party Pieces' website this morning, we couldn't see any obvious mention of coronation party goods on the home page.
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