Kate and Willy Bandz

Hop on a train to London; navigate your way around the tubes; catch a bus; walk a few miles; wait around in a light drizzle; and then, on April 29th 2011, wave like a lunatic as two terrified posh people rocket past in a bullet-proof motorcade. For all that effort, you’d want a bit of recognition, wouldn’t you?

Well nothing screams “Wave at me, your Maj!” like an armful of Kate and Willy Bandz. This limited edition pack of eight Silly Bandz – the playground craze that’s already being touted as this generation’s Beatles – has been designed to feature well-known shapes that will be appearing on the big day, including the Union Flag, red-white-and-blue bunting, the ghost of Matt Damon, a giant letter “W”, and a pair of exploding tweezers.

These bright and colourful rubber bands can be worn on your wrist and swapped with your friends. Build your collection and wear your favourites – the more you can fit on your forearm the merrier*! As soon as you take them off your wrist they’ll ping back into their familiar shapes. Unless you’re wearing the crown – removing this could take flippin’ years.

*studies show