'Barbie William and Catherine Royal Wedding' (William, Prince of Wales; Catherine, Princess of Wales)
1 portrait of Catherine, Princess of Wales
Art Fund Popular Portraits Collection. Photo: © National Portrait Gallery, London
'Barbie William and Catherine Royal Wedding' (William, Prince of Wales; Catherine, Princess of Wales)
by Robert Best, for Mattel Inc
moulded plastic, card and acrylic, 2012
13 1/2 in. x 12 in. (342 mm x 306 mm) overall
Purchased with help from the Art Fund, 2018
Reference Collection
NPG D48051
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- Catherine, Princess of Wales (1982-), Princess of Wales; wife of William, Prince of Wales. Sitter in 20 portraits.
- William, Prince of Wales (1982-), Prince of Wales; son of King Charles III. Sitter in 20 portraits.
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- Robert Best (1969-), Designer. Artist or producer associated with 1 portrait.
- Mattel Inc (founded 1945), Multinational toy manufacturer. Artist or producer associated with 2 portraits.
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In recent years, British royal weddings have enjoyed global TV audiences in the millions and the memorabilia industry has expanded into all imaginable areas, generating a market for collectors. Limited edition Barbie dolls representing HRH William, Prince of Wales and HRH Catherine, Princess of Wales on their wedding day were released for sale in 2012.
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