A lego post box, a framed picture of a Jersey cow and a pound of salt are among the weird and wonderful gifts bestowed on the Queen last year, according to an official list published today.
It details the presents given to the Royal Family in 2018 by, among others, the King and Queen of The Netherlands, US President Donald Trump and the High Commissioner for Malta.
Among the gifts bestowed on Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall while on official visits overseas were packets of dates, an apron, a framed swimming cap and a painted pebble.
Meanwhile the future Baby Sussex can look forward to dozens of teddy bears.
The Queen, pictured being presented with a Chinese silk scarf depicting two whales after she looked at the Chinese show garden at the 2018 Chelsea Flower Show in London last year
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were gifted a toy kangaroo with a baby and an adorable pair of children's boots by Australia's Governor General Peter Cosgrove on the first day of the royal couple's visit to Australia in October last year
Other gifts received by the monarch included a delicate brooch encrusted with rubies, a Newfoundland tartan Scottish Highland rug and a crate of six bottles of Moldovan Purcari wine.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex received a whole host of baby accessories on their tour of Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand last year, including a cute kangaroo cuddly toy, baby bootees and a buggy toy.
Prince Harry was gifted a solar lamp on a trip to Gambia as well as several crocheted soft toys and baby bracelets.
Meanwhile the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were given a pet grooming kit, a hockey stick and jersey, and a clutch purse on their trip to Sweden and Norway in April 2018.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex also received a varied assortment of gifts, from a bag of Wonky Veg from Morrisons to Octopus cufflinks, a Land Rover poster and a single Daffodil bulb - as well as a 'Man Cave' sign.
Princess Anne was sent a box of mangoes, two sets of kneepads as well as various books, plaques, carved statues and a collection of horse memorabilliaBull's Horn presented by the wife of Admiral Julio Leiva, Commander in Chief of Chilean Navy.
Her Majesty The Queen also received a horse statuette, an ornamental incense burner with elephant detail and lace pearl drop gold earrings with garnets and amethysts.
The Duchess of Cambridge receives a gift from Ava Watt, nine, with Cystic fibrosis, during her visit to Great Ormond Street Hospital in January 2018
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were overwhelmed with gifts for their imminent arrival, with dozens of teddy bears and childrens books
Meghan and Harry beam after receiving gifts during a visit to Pillars in October last year, a charity operating across New Zealand that supports children who have a parent in prison by providing special mentoring schemes in Auckland
Handmade gifts for the three children of Prince William, The Duke Of Cambridge are displayed during a visit to the 2018 International Business Festival which took place at the Liverpool Exhibition Centre in June last year
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex received dozens of teddy bears from members of the public during their trup to Fraser Island, Australia in October last year
Among the gifts bestowed on Prince Charles, pictured holding a birthday gift at Spencer House, and The Duchess of Cornwall while on official visits overseas were packets of dates, an apron, a framed swimming cap and a painted pebble
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall is presented with gifts during a Durbar and Tea with the Asantehene at Manhiya Palace in November 2018 in Kumasi, Ghana
Prince William receives a gift from the Muslim Custodian of the keys of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre Adeeb Judeh Alhusseini while visiting Jerusalem's Old City in June 2018. He became the first member of the royal family to make an official visit to the Jewish state and the Palestinian territories
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex receiving and wearing a tradional Maori greenstone necklace given to her at Te Papaiouru Marae on October 31, 2018 in Rotorua, New Zealand
A silver-plated sculpture of two service men of the Royal Tank Regiment, a bespoke box set of 25 original prints entitled 'Print Rebels' and a framed map of Saudi Arabia were also included in her majesty's hefty pile.
Her husband Prince Philip received a fishing rod from Donald and Melania Trump, a framed poem, a gold plated BAFTA Award pin and a bronze sculpture of a fox.
Charles and Camilla were lavished with a carved wooden bowl and sculpture, a set of six teaspoons, traditional Kente cloths, books and bottles of whiskey while on a trip to Gambia, Ghana and Nigeria between October and November last year.
And the Duke of Kent was treated to a collection of Sony goods, including noise cancelling headphones, a wireless speaker and a credit card-sized computer.
Prince Charles and Camilla receive gifts after a visit to the Yoox Net-A-Porter tech hub at White City Place in London last May
The royals can eat any food they are given and perishable official gifts with a value less than £150 can also be given to charity or staff. Prince Charles, above, was given a gift during a visit to Peterhead fish market
Young royals Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis also received armfuls of gifts accepted on their behalf by their parents while on overseas tours.
These included soft toys, decorative nappy pins, books, football kit, colouring books, a necklace for Charlotte and wooden crucifixes with a painted wooden egg.
Official gifts can be worn and used, but are not considered the royals' personal property, and they do not pay tax on them.
Gifts given to The Queen in 2018
A lego post box, a framed picture of a Jersey cow and a pound of salt are amoung the weird and wonderful gifts bestowed on the Queen last year, according to an official list published today
Framed Royal Charter marking the 500th anniversary of the Royal College of Physicians
Bespoke box set of twenty five original prints entitled 'Print Rebels'
Photographic book by Richard Bradbury entitled 'The Children of London 2017'
Book entitled 'This Realm of New Zealand - The Sovereign, The Governor-General, The Crown' by Alison Quentin-Baxter and Janet McLean
Framed map of Saudi Arabia entitled 'Map of the Country of the Arabian Horse'
Silver vessels by Julie Blyfield entitled 'Trio of Vessels, 2012', the bodies hammer-raised and chased with foliage inspired by the flora of Australia
Commemorative coin
Commemorative book about HMS OCEAN, entitled 'HMS OCEAN (VI), 1998-18'
'Umgexo' Zulu beaded necklace worn by ladies, mounted and framed
Long-standing tradition of an annual gift of a pound of salt from Salt Island (annual 'rent')
Book in presentation box entitled 'Ghana - The Story So Far' by Abyna-Ansaa Adjei
Small silver filigree model of 'Sacred stool' on plinth
Small silver filigree frame containing photograph of The Queen with her youngest grandchildren and her great-grandchildren
Halcyon Days box depicting Queen Alexandra presenting the silver gilt trophy to the Italian marathon runner Dorando Pietri at the 1908 Olympic Games
Silver-plated sculpture of two service men of the Royal Tank Regiment, standing next to each other in combat uniform
Painting featuring the clock tower in Victoria, Seychelles
Oil on canvas painting 'Ha Noi Autumn' (an original from Minh Son Fine Arts Co. Ltd) by Nguyen Minh Son, accompanied by a book of the artist's works
Wooden model of a traditional village including house, canoe, tree and tools, with inscription 'Save Tuvalu to Save the World'
Gold commemorative coin for the 50th Anniversary of Independence
Woven raffia mat with a painting of The Queen
Lace pearl drop gold earrings with garnets and amethysts
Framed photographic collage of Her Majesty with the Singapore Prime Minister and Government on various occasions
Framed drawing of the Island of Nauru
Cased display of 'Nauru Traditional Games: Frigate Bird Catching'
Large silver-plated 'Kendiya' jug in bespoke presentation cabinet
Canadian flag in wooden presentation box
Specially-designed brooch 'inspired by the aigrette awarded to Horatio Nelson by Sultan Selim III in honour of the Battle of the Nile in 1798’
Ornamental incense burner with elephant detail
Photographic book containing images from Her Majesty's visit to Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy in November 2017
Album of photographs of the visit of The Queen and The Duke and Edinburgh to Asmara, Eritrea, in February 1965
Leather-bound guide book relating to the Diamond Jubilee Galleries at Westminster Abbey
Leather-bound photographic album marking the Institute's 150th anniversary
Small glass eagle statuette on plinth
Royal Air Force Commemorative Anthology
A hand-made, hand-assembled pin brooch of Canadian gold and precious stones in the form of the regimental badge
Framed woven mat
Handmade notebook
Small lined starfruit-shaped jewellery box
Book and DVD entitled 'Clearing the Way: Combat Engineers in Kandahar' in presentation box
Small silver trinket box by Hamilton and Inches entitled 'Home and Horses'
Two concertina-style screens presented illustrated with aquatic-themed painted pictures, entitled 'Keep the Smile Forever - 18 Chelsea Flower Show - Wuhan Water Garden'
Boardman pewter thoroughbred horse statuette
Wood-engraved print of 'Opening Day at Jerome Park'
Book of messages from The Queen's Young Leaders, spanning all four years of the programme
Art book on Magritte by Bernard Marcade
Large painting of Malta
'Poppy', first in a limited edition (1/100) bronze maquette of the first official War Horse Memorial
Framed picture of a Jersey cow
Photographic book entitled 'A Monumental Experience - North West Europe Battlefield Tour, 16-26 August 2017'
Chairman's edition of photographic book entitled 'The Lifeboat - Courage on our Coasts'
Silver cuff bracelet with engraved pattern. Design shows a killer whale, eagle and wolf, representative of the province of British Columbia
Home Icon of St. Virgin Mary on the Throne with the Three Saints St. John the Theologian, St. Gregory and St. Basil the Great; 18th Century
Model Maltese boat in silver
Statuette of figure on horseback: Princess Yennenga, Founder of the Kingdom of Mossi of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Bronze statuette of a horse, designed and made by the artist Marja Smits, entitled 'Beart 411', limited edition 5 of 8
Photograph of the King and Queen of The Netherlands presented in a frame
Book entitled 'Nursing Through the Years - Care & Compassion at the Royal London Hospital'
Book entitled 'With Honourable Intent', a history of Fauna and Flora International
Newfoundland tartan Scottish Highland rug
Field Forget-Me-Not commemorative table-top pewter keepsake
Field Forget-Me-Not pewter pin badge
Handmade silver filigree butterfly brooch with Macedonian rubies
Wooden case containing two bottles of Macedonian Tikves wine
Small silver and wooden bowl with decorative silverwork on base
Pale blue satin scarf
Lego model of a Penfold Letter Box
Two gilt-edged decorative ceramic cups and saucers
Framed drawing of The Queen
Crate containing six bottles of Moldovan Purcari wine
Drawing mounted in a perspex frame by an autistic child who was placed for adoption through Coram
Illustrated book written about Thomas Coram, entitled 'Captain Coram: Champion for Children - My Story' by Robin Ollington
They can eat any food they are given and perishable official gifts with a value less than £150 can also be given to charity or staff.
Gifts cannot be sold or exchanged and eventually become part of the Royal Collection, which is held in trust by the Queen for her successors and the nation.
The rules on official presents were tightened following the Peat inquiry in 2003 into the sale of royal gifts and the running of St James's Palace.
Harry and Meghan receive a gift from the University of the South Pacific in Suva during their royal tour Down Under in October 2018
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who are expecting their first child in a matter of weeks, won't go short of baby clothes as they're pictured receiving yet more gifts for their little one from the Canadian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Janice Charette while attending a Commonwealth Day Youth Event at Canada House last month
Prince of Wales and the Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall exchange gifts with the Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines Ralph Gonsalves during a reception at the Prime Minister's official residence in Kingstown, St Vincent and Grenadines in March earlier this year
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