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7. Tea with Lemon Verbena
Given to: Elizabeth II, the queen
From Michelle Obama with love
Estimated Value: $20*
Biographer Tom Quinn claims that Michelle Obama is adored by Queen Elizabeth II. The former First Lady and the British monarch were said to have had a "soft spot" for Americans ever since they first met in 2009. In 2015, the Queen received a beautiful gift from the former First Lady, strengthening their long-standing friendship.
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Michelle ©Sherlock/Everett Collection
Michelle sent Queen Elizabeth II a jar of homemade honey butter from the White House garden, two little jars of honey, a candle, a silver honeycomb vase from Tiffany & Co., and lemon verbena tea. In addition to being a fantastic digestive aid, lemon verbena tea helps ease anxiety and tension—two emotions that a world leader is sure to encounter.
8. Jackets for dogs
Given to: Elizabeth II, the queen
Given by: Windsor Royal Borough; estimated worth: $100*
The Air Forces Memorial in Surrey, which Queen Elizabeth II inaugurated in 1953—the year she was crowned—was visited by the monarch in 2021. During her visit, the Royal Australian Air Force assured her of an impending gift.
Canine coats © Shutterstock/AAndrew Parsons
It seems like RAAF dog coats were being developed for the Queen's new Corgis. When they were ready, they said they would send them to her. In response, the Queen said she "looked forward" to receiving the coats and called the act "very kind."
