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Royal memorabilia sales, boost failing Chinese economy but impacts value of collectors' assemblages

The death of the Queen and accession of the King has brought an unexpected boost to China's economy, which had sufferred a downturn over covid restrictions. The boost comes from being able to clear warehouses of soon to be unsaleable tat at knock-down prices and replace it with premium-priced tat.

Meanwhile in the UK, collectors of royal memorabilia have been stunned to learn that the value of their collections had fallen dramatically in value. "This has come at the worse possible time for me" said soon to retire Agnes Herringbone, a prolific collector. "I was looking forward to selling my collection to fund my retirement; and getting a world cruise out of it as well, but not even charity shops are interested in it now."

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Pelosi criticised for ‘inflammatory’ trip to Narnia

Nancy Pelosi has stirred up a geopolitical storm by visiting Deadwater Island, a contested territory off the Narnian mainland whose populace continue to claim independence under the rule of self-appointed King Caspian.

Observers warn of increased retaliatory action by the Mighty Imperial Narnian Lion, with warships including the Dawn Treader patrolling the area, and sightings of weaponised dragons overhead. There are also fears of disruption to international supply chains of Turkish Delight, enchanted rings, and animatronic beavers, the island’s bizarre main exports.

Commenting from the Oval Office War Drobe, President Tumnus said: ‘This is not an officially sanctioned visit by the Daughter of Eve, and talking equine negotiators are aiming to lower tensions in time to restore Christmas. Oh! I’ve dropped all my packages again, silly faun. Please don’t report me to the White Witch- I mean, Mrs Tumnus.’

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