Meghan Markle was well-received by the royal family for the Christmas holiday. Prince Harry told the BBC in an exclusive interview after their weekend at Sandringham House: “She enjoyed it, The family loved having her there.”
Finding the right gift for the Queen of England would be a daunting task. She has everything under the sun. From the most elegant of jewels to the silliest of gag gifts, there’s nothing she hasn’t received.
Imagine you’re Meghan Markle attending your first royal Christmas. The former actress faced this very quandary. Meghan reportedly did a lot of shopping and browsing until finally settling on the perfect gift…a singing and dancing hamster. That’s right, The Queen is now in possession of a musical rodent.
Meghan followed royal protocol with her gift. Members of the royal family exchange silly, gag presents for Christmas. So the future royal’s contribution was perfect for the occasion.
It’s been rumored that many other gifts over the years once sat on shelves of dollar stores and joke shops. Princess Anne reportedly once gifted her brother, Prince Charles with a shower mat. This year, Prince Harry gave his favorite grannie a bath hat with the phrase, “life’s a b**ch” on it. The Queen apparently loved his gift just as she did Meghan’s.
The Queen was said to have burst out laughing after receiving both presents. Hearty laughter isn’t something you probably associate with a woman as regal as The Queen.
This tradition of only exchanging silly gifts during the holidays is pretty neat. The royal family lack for nothing. If they want something, they’ll buy it. This tradition shows just how close they all are to each other. It’s often not baubles that are the most important. It might be that simple present that can make you smile or touch your heart. And isn’t that the reason behind selecting presents for those you love?
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