Princess Charlotte, the middle child of Prince William and Princess Kate, has been showered with extravagant gifts on various occasions, living up to her royal status.
However, one particular present stands out among the rest – a stunning 18k white gold rattle adorned with sapphires, rubies, and diamonds, designed to resemble the Union Jack flag.
This luxurious piece is estimated to be worth a staggering £35,426.
The Natural Sapphire Company presented this exquisite gift to Charlotte as a token of gratitude to William and Kate.
After the couple’s engagement, the sales of sapphire engagement rings soared, as women sought to emulate the iconic blue sapphire ring once worn by the late Princess Diana.
The company’s website highlighted the surge in demand, stating that women across the globe aspired to be as fashionable as Kate.
Although Kensington Palace confirmed that William and Kate declined to accept the lavish baby toy, adhering to their policy of not accepting gifts from commercial companies, Charlotte’s most extravagant gift arrived all the way from Canada.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau generously donated £79,000 to Immunise Canada, a vaccination charity, in Charlotte’s name.
Additionally, he gifted the young princess a snowsuit and a book.
In contrast, Charlotte received more practical gifts from her grandfather, King Charles, and her aunt, Pippa Middleton.
The monarch purchased a willow rattle, crafted by Irish basket maker Ciaran Hogan, for his beloved granddaughter, costing £25.
Pippa, on the other hand, opted for biodegradable nappies made from natural mool cloth, which amounted to nearly £5.
Meanwhile, Meghan Markle’s children, Archie and Lilibet, did not receive any gifts from King Charles or other members of the royal family.
However, this was not due to discrimination within the family, but rather because the royal family has never met them.
Archie and Lilibet spent another Christmas without seeing their grandfather, as revealed by Prince Harry in his memoir, “Spare Prints.”
In 2020, Harry and Meghan celebrated Christmas away from the royal family in Montecito, California, with their young son Archie.
They purchased a large Christmas tree from a local pop-up shop in Santa Barbara to adorn their new home.
Meghan surprised Harry with an ornament featuring Queen Elizabeth’s face, which she had spotted in a nearby store.
Unfortunately, while playing near the tree, 19-month-old Archie accidentally caused the ornament to fall and shatter on the ground.
In an attempt to fix it, he sprayed water on the broken pieces, unaware that it depicted the Queen’s face.
Harry humorously described the incident in his memoir, recalling how he laughed at the absurdity of the situation.
Despite the absence of extravagant gifts, the love and joy shared among the Sussex family during the holiday season were evident.
While Charlotte enjoyed lavish presents fit for a princess, Archie and Lilibet cherished their time with their parents, creating precious memories in their new home.