Carole and Michael Middleton, Kate Middleton's parents, "are unable to pay the costs of the insolvency office, amounting to 260,000 pounds" The company, which specializes in the online sale of party accessories, was placed into administration last year and owed 2.6 million pounds (3.1 million euros) to its creditors. In March 2023, Carole Middleton turned to the consulting firm Interpath, a financial restructuring company, to advise her on “strategic options”