Princess Charlotte, the adorable daughter of Prince William and Kate Middleton, is no stranger to lavish gifts.
With a life filled with grandeur in Kensington Palace, the young princess has received extravagant presents from all over the world.
However, her aunt Pippa Middleton recently surprised everyone by giving her niece a very inexpensive yet meaningful gift.
Aunt Pippa, who is the sister of Princess Kate, faced the challenge of finding a gift for a child who seemingly has everything.
Being the aunt of three children in line for the throne, Pippa wanted to make sure her gift stood out.
She decided to opt for something simple and practical, costing less than 5 euros.
Pippa chose to gift her niece biodegradable nappies made from natural mall cloth.
These eco-friendly diapers retail at just 4.70 euros and are a far cry from the extravagant presents Princess Charlotte has received in the past.
It seems that Pippa’s thoughtful gesture has earned her the approval of King Charles himself.
The bond between Princess Charlotte and her aunt Pippa is evident.
When Pippa gave birth to her own baby girl, she named her Grace Elizabeth Jane.
Interestingly, Grace shares a middle name with her cousin Princess Charlotte, whose full name is Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana.
Furthermore, baby Grace also shares a middle name with her aunt Catherine, who was born Catherine Elizabeth Middleton.
Aside from Pippa’s gift, Princess Charlotte has received presents from some of the world’s most famous political figures.
Her grandfather, King Charles, gifted her a willow rattle made by Irish basket maker Sharon Hogan, which cost 25 pounds.
Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron gave her a childhood classic book, Hans Christian Andersen’s Fairy Tales.
During a state visit, former US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle gifted Charlotte with a cuddly toy version of their family dog, Beau.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a touching tribute by making a $100,000 donation to Immunize Canada in the princess’ name.
Chinese President Xi Jinping also gifted her a set of silk figures based on the Chinese novel Dream of the Red Chamber during a state visit.
However, the most valuable gift Princess Charlotte received was one she couldn’t keep.
On her birthday, she was given a luxurious 18k white gold rattle adorned with sapphires, rubies, and diamonds.
This precious piece, estimated to be worth £35,426, was a thank-you gift from the Natural Sapphire Company to Prince William and Kate Middleton.
The company experienced a surge in sales of sapphire engagement rings after the couple’s engagement, and they wanted to show their appreciation.
The official website of the Natural Sapphire Company mentioned that the iconic blue sapphire ring, which once belonged to Princess Diana, sparked a fashion trend.
Women all over the world wanted to emulate Kate’s style, leading to the company’s success.
To express their gratitude, they designed a custom-made baby rattle fit for a princess.
Baby gifts made from precious metals have been a tradition since the 18th century, and this unique Union Jack flag-themed rattle is sure to be treasured.
While Kensington Palace could not confirm whether this lavish baby toy was accepted by the royal family as a general rule, it is known that gifts from commercial companies are typically not accepted.
Nevertheless, Princess Charlotte continues to receive tokens of affection from loved ones near and far, reminding us all of her special place in the world.