Overview

• Carole Middleton's Party Pieces company has entered bankruptcy, owing $3.2 million to creditors and unable to pay the $329,000 insolvency firm costs.
• Despite the financial turmoil, Carole is determined to keep Kate Middleton, who is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer, focused on her health and recovery.
• The Middleton family, including Kate's siblings, are providing emotional support during this challenging time.
• Party Pieces, launched in 1987, struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic and was sold last year after facing significant losses.
• Suppliers to Party Pieces, including a small-business owner owed $25,000, express shock and disappointment over the financial situation.