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9. A Tie and Swimming Trunks
To King Charles, a gift
Present from: the Grenadines Estimated value: $200*
In 2019, King Charles received some new swimwear from a country that knows a lot about swimming and lounging on the beach. Over the years, King Charles has received quite a few unexpected gifts on his travels.
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Fittings with Swimming Trunks ©Chris Jackson / Gettyimages.com
The monarch received new swimming trunks and a new tie from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Eight wooden eggs from New Zealand were also given to him. That year, King Charles received several gifts from abroad, most of which were intended for his grandchildren. International leaders gifted him clothes, teddies, and soft toys for infant Archie on twenty-two separate occasions.
10. Silver Ford
Given to: Diana, the Princess
From: King Charles; estimated value: $71,020*
A high-end, luxury car costing hundreds of thousands of dollars was one of the most well-known vehicles owned by the Royal Family. When Princess Diana and King Charles became engaged, he gave her a silver Ford. Two months prior to their wedding, she was given the 1.6 Ghia by King Charles.
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Diana would take the Ford to the polo grounds to see her fiancé play, and as a result, the vehicle became recognisable to the public. But she sold the Ford when Prince William was born. The silver Ford would resurface later, in June 2021, and sell for more than $70,000 at auction.
