Rising costs hurt Kate Middleton's mother's business.

Carole Middleton, Kate Middleton's mother, owns the party supply company Party Pieces.

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The idea was inspired by a lack of children's birthday party supplies.

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The cost-of-living crisis in the United Kingdom has had a significant impact on the company.

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According to one source, the company had a "terrible Christmas," which was exacerbated by postal strikes.

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Mrs. Middleton has asked Party Pieces to pay suppliers in 90 days rather than 30.

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Mrs Middleton's appeal to the suppliers did not go as planned.

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In 2021, Party Pieces Holdings had a net deficit of £1.35 million and a loss of £285,506.

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Due to the pandemic and other factors, the company is still experiencing financial difficulties.

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The Middletons have not responded to reports of Party Pieces' financial difficulties.

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