William and Kate wedding cake up 170% over estimate

A piece of cake from the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton has sold for £420 ($705) at Mellors and Kirk in Nottingham, UK.

It achieved an increase of 170% on a £150 ($250) high estimate.

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Pieces of cake from the 2011 royal wedding are selling for significant sums

Other pieces of wedding cake from the 2011 event have already achieved significant sums, with one making an impressive $4,160 at Julien's Auctions in November last year.

Our sister company, PFC Auctions, was the first company to offer a piece of the spectacular cake, which sold for £1,917 ($3,210).

We have a fascinating selection of royal memorabilia available.

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