{"id":189916,"date":"2023-12-18T12:20:22","date_gmt":"2023-12-18T12:20:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsneednews.com\/?p=189916"},"modified":"2023-12-18T12:20:22","modified_gmt":"2023-12-18T12:20:22","slug":"christmas-tree-bauble-of-prince-william-is-slammed-by-royal-fans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsneednews.com\/lifestyle\/christmas-tree-bauble-of-prince-william-is-slammed-by-royal-fans\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas tree bauble of Prince William is slammed by royal fans"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1> Christmas tree bauble of Prince William is slammed by royal fans who say it looks nothing like him<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Royal fans have voiced their disdain for the prince&#8217;s Christmas tree bauble<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>READ MORE:\u00a0Royal family unveil lavish Christmas decorations at Windsor Castle\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A Christmas tree bauble designed in the image of Prince William has been slammed by royal fans.<\/p>\n<p>The festive glass decoration, created by Nebraska vintage collectibles company Cody Foster and Co, is currently on sale for around $25 (\u00a319.76) and features the Prince of Wales in full regalia.<\/p>\n<p>The bizarre holiday ornament sits at around five inches tall and cuts off\u00a0just below the royal&#8217;s chest and elbows, while his face embodies a menacing toothy grin.<\/p>\n<p>The collection includes similar impressions of his wife The Princess of Wales, King Charles and Queen Camilla.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps the most eye-catching &#8211; and insulting &#8211; feature of the prince&#8217;s bauble is it&#8217;s heavily balding head, which notably extends to both the front and back.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/12\/18\/11\/79078407-12876365-A_Christmas_tree_bauble_designed_in_the_image_of_Prince_William_-a-29_1702898935472.jpg\" height=\"714\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>A Christmas tree bauble designed in the image of Prince William has been slammed by royal fans (Pictured: A Prince William bauble designed by\u00a0Nebraska vintage collectibles company Cody Foster and Co)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/12\/18\/12\/79078409-12876365-The_festive_glass_decoration_is_currently_on_sale_for_around_25_-a-57_1702901504186.jpg\" height=\"746\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>The festive glass decoration is currently on sale for around $25 and features the Prince of Wales in full regalia<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/12\/18\/12\/79078405-12876365-The_Christmas_bauble_appears_almost_caricature_like_in_its_resem-a-58_1702901504186.jpg\" height=\"925\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>The Christmas bauble appears almost caricature-like in its resemblance to the prince, as it imitates his real-life bald spot (Pictured:\u00a0The Prince of Wales at the Lord High Admiral&#8217;s Divisions at the Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth on December 14)<\/p>\n<p>Shiny streaks of reddish-brown hair adorn both sides, while a receding hairline starts at the center of his head, just above a gigantic circle of bare skin.<\/p>\n<p>A lump can be seen protruding from the balding spot, of which a small gold cap is attached in order for customers to fasten it to their Christmas trees.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the prince&#8217;s eyes appear to stare out blankly from beneath two thinly painted eyebrow lines and a creased forehead.<\/p>\n<p>Some fans have also noticed its teeth, which although are on full display, appear to show no indication of the emotion behind the grin.<\/p>\n<p>The ornament has invoked harsh criticism from many who have made no bones about voicing it.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;These are frightening&#8217; said one.<\/p>\n<p>Another person wrote: &#8216;They did William so dirty&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Why is his hair glittery?&#8217; asked another.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/12\/18\/12\/79079557-12876365-The_Princess_of_Wales_Christmas_bauble_features_the_princess_in_-a-54_1702901504084.jpg\" height=\"720\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>The Princess of Wales&#8217; Christmas bauble features the princess in a white dress adorned with glittering diamonds<\/p>\n<p>One person commented: &#8216;I&#8217;m glad I&#8217;m not famous and people don&#8217;t make me into merchandise&#8217;.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Another said: &#8216;Where would one find this abomination? Because I might need to have this for my friendsmas [friends-Christmas] ornament swap.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;They got his messed up teeth right too&#8217; chimed one.<\/p>\n<p>Clearly confused, another asked: &#8216;This is supposed to be William?&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Try again&#8217; stated another.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/12\/18\/12\/79079555-12876365-The_King_s_bauble_is_proving_most_popular_and_is_already_sold_ou-a-55_1702901504086.jpg\" height=\"704\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>The King&#8217;s bauble is proving most popular and is already sold out at most outlets<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/12\/18\/12\/79079561-12876365-For_Camilla_Queen_Consort_the_figurine_dons_a_purple_crown_a_Chr-a-56_1702901504087.jpg\" height=\"724\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>For Camilla, Queen Consort, the figurine dons a purple crown, a Christmas-themed white dress and a shining diamond necklace<\/p>\n<p>Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have been excluded from the royal range.<\/p>\n<p>The King&#8217;s bauble is proving most popular and is already sold out at most outlets.<\/p>\n<p>The monarch&#8217;s decoration sees him in full white and purple kingly robes, as well as a crown bejewelled with diamonds, rubies and other sparkling stones.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Princess of Wales&#8217; Christmas bauble features the princess in a white dress adorned with glittering diamonds. She also dons a tiara and sports a sleek bun, albeit darker than her regular brunette.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, for Camilla, Queen Consort, the figurine dons a purple crown, a Christmas-themed white dress and a shining diamond necklace.<\/p>\n<p>All ornaments are 12 cm (five inches) in height and are made by Cody Foster and Co based in Valentine, Nebraska, US.<\/p>\n<p>Cody Foster and Co has been approached for comment.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/femail\/article-12876365\/Christmas-tree-bauble-Prince-William-slammed-royal-fans-say-looks-like-him.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Christmas tree bauble of Prince William is slammed by royal fans who say it looks nothing like him Royal fans<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":189915,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.8 - 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