Let's go to England to buy condoms at a reduced price!

Loralee Reach · January 31, 2011

Royal wedding condoms: Lie back and think of England in style

Forget tea towels and painted plates, you can now get your hands on the crown jewels of commemorative souvenirs with a packet of Royal Wedding-themed condoms.

The 'King among condoms' celebrate the union of Prince William and Kate because, as it says on the back of the box, "Like a Royal Wedding, intercourse with a loved with is an unforgettable occasion."

The sheaths come in a posh box and claim to "combine the strength of a Prince with the yielding sensitivity of a Princess-to-Be, promising a royal union of pleasure and style".

Hugh Pomfret, a spokesman from Crown Jewels Condoms of Distinction, believes they are a unique way to remember this great British occasion, adding: "All at Crown Jewels have worked tirelessly to craft these heirloom quality love sheaths. In years to come, they will be a timeless memento of a magical wedding day."

And it seems they are selling like hot cakes. The company claims to have sold more than 1,000 packets since launching yesterday.

But while they may look the business, you might want to think twice before cracking them open.

They come with a disclaimer - you shouldn't actually use them: "Crown Jewels Condoms of Distinction are a novelty product and may not be suitable as a contraceptive or barrier against sexually transmitted diseases."

As Pomfret explains: "Sadly, the disclaimer was required for legal reasons.

"But since our prophylactics are designed as an heirloom product, we would encourage people to keep hold of them as a memento of a special national occasion.

"They are of course welcome to enjoy the supple latex and gliding lubrication of our products, but we are required to advise that they are not suitable to prevent STDs or pregnancy."

Crown Jewels Condoms of Distinction cost £5.00 for a packet of three and can be bought from www.crownjewelscondoms.com.