By 2023, Party Pieces filed for bankruptcy under a tremendous debt of 2.6 million.

But this, too, seems to be a bigger bill than the Middletons can cover.

Carole Middleton founded Party Pieces in 1987 after having difficulty finding birthday party decor for a then-5-year-old Kate Middleton.

Carole and Michael Middleton stand side by side, looking opposite directions

“Catherine and her parents are very close, and they always check in with each other.

Party Pieces has collapsed, and it’s been devastating for the family.

But Carole will be most concerned with Kate’s well-being right now.”

Carole and Kate Middleton stand side by side, looking off to the right