The brands are coming. The brands are coming!
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, a.k.a. Prince William and Kate Middleton, welcomed a royal baby girl to their family early Saturday, dominating media coverage worldwide. And when major events like this happen, there's one thing you can guarantee: Brands will tweet about it.
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From Coca-Cola to Subway, the royal baby news seems to bring out the cute and corny in some brands, while others capitalize on the announcement to shill their products.
Let the royal tweets begin!
1. Subway
Congratulations on your new arrival #RoyalBaby pic.twitter.com/u6MAgriCEf— SUBWAY® UK & Ireland (@SUBWAYUKIreland) May 2, 2015
2. Coca-Cola
Huge congratulations from one family of four to another! #RoyalBaby pic.twitter.com/n1Mb0lCljI— Coca-Cola GB (@CocaCola_GB) May 2, 2015
3. Beats by Dre
Babies are cute, small and loud, just like the #BeatsPill. #RoyalBaby pic.twitter.com/hAowLnZoPg— Beats By Dre UK (@beatsbydreUK) May 2, 2015
4. RNLI
Congrats Will & Kate! May we suggest a pair of knitted yellow wellies for your #RoyalBaby? #YellowWelly pic.twitter.com/Mf2vsboErV— RNLI (@RNLI) May 2, 2015
5. Walkers Crisps
#CantHelpButSmile https://t.co/wfFNRchSlt— Walkers Crisps (@walkers_crisps) May 2, 2015
6. Barbour
Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on welcoming a baby girl to their family. #RoyalBaby pic.twitter.com/cvl4IUtHpT— Barbour (@Barbour) May 2, 2015
7. Cinnabon
We have new little one too. Her name is MiniBon, Wild Berry MiniBon. #RoyalBaby pic.twitter.com/Q2KvdaDGLA— Cinnabon (@Cinnabon) May 2, 2015
8. British Airways
She's here! Congratulations to The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on their healthy baby girl. #RoyalBaby pic.twitter.com/H3yqqTg5vY— British Airways (@British_Airways) May 2, 2015
9. Pampers
We think all new brothers & sisters are special-we're excited that a certain little boy has a new sister! #everybaby pic.twitter.com/2UG4MpnvNW— Pampers UK (@Pampers_UK) May 2, 2015
10. Tesco
Kate and Wills, don’t forget, our aisles are packed with #RoyalBaby name inspiration. pic.twitter.com/56LWXufr5Q— Tesco (@Tesco) May 2, 2015
11. Nissan
Prepare the carriage and 600 horses, Princess of Cambridge has arrived! #GTR #NISMO #RoyalBaby pic.twitter.com/39WXcCTRv0— Nissan (@Nissan) May 2, 2015
12. Marmite
One can't wait to babysit the new little Princess - toast all round! #RoyalBaby pic.twitter.com/S7qaKdi7SW— Marmite (@marmite) May 2, 2015
13. Hasbro
Congratulations to Will, Kate, and big brother on a very special and very royal delivery! pic.twitter.com/t5LueYKLmH— Hasbro (@HasbroNews) May 2, 2015
14. Magnum Ice Cream
Another little star joins the family, congratulations it's a girl. #RoyalBaby pic.twitter.com/76ZKUJFg64— Magnum Ice Cream (@MagnumGlobal) May 2, 2015
15. Pizza Hut
At 11.34am this morning, one of our ovens gave birth to a stunning Hawaiian pizza. The oven and the pizza are both doing well #RoyalBaby— Pizza Hut UK (@pizzahutuk) May 2, 2015