Buckingham Palace gives unexpected news about Charles III: nobody knew it

Buckingham Palace has released a list of gifts given to members of the British royal family during 2022 and 2023. This is the first publication in five years, due to extraordinary events that have taken place such as the pandemic, the death of Elizabeth II, and the coronation of Charles III. The details reveal a wide variety of items, from mundane souvenirs to luxurious presents of great value.

Among these gifts, one present stands out and has drawn particular attention. The King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa, gave Charles III a Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II valued at about £330,000, according to Vanity Fair. This vehicle will not be for the king's personal use, but will be used for official events and state visits, and is kept in the historic Royal Mews in London.

This is the list of unexpected and history-filled gifts Charles III received

In addition to the exclusive Rolls-Royce, the list includes a very moving gift from former United States President Joe Biden. He gave King Charles III a leather folder with letters between Elizabeth II and President Dwight Eisenhower, along with a historic photograph from an official visit. This gesture connects the past with the present of the British monarchy.

Pope Francis gave Elizabeth II a cedar of Lebanon to commemorate her Platinum Jubilee. In addition, she was also given platinum and diamond brooches and lampposts with heraldic sculptures placed outside Parliament. Other presents included personalized pony blankets, decorative Chinese containers, and souvenirs related to the popular series Coronation Street.

Meanwhile, the royal family also received more everyday and curious items. Kate Middleton and Prince William received snorkeling equipment and wetsuits after their trip to the Caribbean. These details reflected the Princess of Wales's fondness for cold-water swimming. Meanwhile, Princess Anne received, among other gifts, 51 acorns, jars of honey, and boxes of mangoes.

What rules govern these gifts?

It is important to note that none of these gifts belong in absolute ownership to the recipients. According to current rules, the presents become part of the Royal Collection or remain in the sovereign's possession by right of the Crown. For this reason, they can't be sold or exchanged, and those with a value under £150 may be given to charities or presented to staff.

The flowers received, for example, are usually donated to hospitals or nursing homes. Buckingham Palace is working on new rules for the management of these gifts. These reforms seek to align with sustainability, a value Charles III strongly promotes during his reign.

This revelation of surprising gifts and the review process make it clear that the British royal family is adapting to modern times. Thus, even details that seemed secret, such as the Rolls-Royce given by the King of Bahrain, now come to light to amaze everyone