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Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
From a fragment of Christ's cross to Blue Peter badge, bizarre gifts from around the world given to King Charles
Read on to find out what Her Late Majesty's final gift was - received just three days before her death ROYAL SPOILS From a fragment of Christ's cross to Blue Peter badge, bizarre gifts from around the world given to King Charles Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE King was given a Rolls-Royce and a pair of his 'n' hers walking boots among hundreds of Coronation gifts, it has been revealed. Buckingham Palace published a list of official gifts to the Royal Family for the first time in five years. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 8 King Charles received 268 presents in 2023 — his Coronation year — including a Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II Credit: Rolls Royce 8 Charles with the King of Bahrain, who gifted him the Roller worth at least £355,000 Credit: Getty 8 Pope Francis gave Charles a piece of the True Cross, believed to be part of the one Jesus Christ was crucified on 8 The King also received a gold Blue Peter badge in 2023 to reward his environmental work and support for youngsters His Majesty received 268 presents in 2023 — his Coronation year — including a Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II from the King of Bahrain, worth at least £355,000. Palace sources say the car is among the royal state fleet of vehicles and not being used for Charles's personal travel. President Katalin Novak of Hungary gave the King and Queen two pairs of boots featuring their royal cyphers. Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky presented the King with a framed mosaic, scroll and signed ship's flag during their audience at Buckingham Palace And Pope Francis gave him a piece of the True Cross, believed to be part of the one Jesus Christ was crucified on. On a State Visit to Germany in 2022, animal-lover Charles received a wooden insect hotel and Beethoven CD, from President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. A bottle of gin made in Uganda was presented by its High Commission. The Governor of Tasmania offered up more gin and jars of honey. Fragrance retailer J Floris of Piccadilly made the royal couple personalised scents called Charles R and Camilla R. The King also received a gold Blue Peter badge in 2023 to reward his environmental work and support for youngsters. The Queen was awarded one for her work with literacy The late Queen Elizabeth II received 65 presents during her Platinum Jubilee year in 2022. The Enchanting Jewels of Princess Diana: A Royal Legacy Unveiled The Army gave Her Late Majesty, who was by this stage suffering mobility problems, a mottled hazel walking cane. Her final gift was a stained-glass panel to commemorate her 70th year as monarch, received on September 5th — just three days before she died. Several royals were given biscuits. At the height of Covid pandemic in 2020, Princess Anne was sent hand sanitiser. Prince Edward and wife Sophie also received a Lagos version of Monopoly on their Royal tour of Nigeria in 2020. An insider said: 'Gifts, where they can be, become part of the Royal Collection, where the whole nation can enjoy them.' 8 Prince Edward and wife Sophie also received a Lagos version of Monopoly on their Royal tour of Nigeria in 2020 Credit: Amazon 8 At the height of Covid pandemic in 2020, Princess Anne was sent a hand sanitiser Credit: Getty 8 A bottle of gin made in Uganda was presented by its High Commission 8 Buckingham Palace published a list of official gifts to the Royal Family for the first time in five years Credit: AFP
South Wales Argus
09-05-2025
- General
- South Wales Argus
Pope Leo XIV backed by Archbishop of Wales after election
He conveyed congratulations on behalf of the Church in Wales and said the 'timeless truths of the Christian message have never been more relevant' than during division and uncertainty across the world. The archbishop said: "We will hold Pope Leo in our prayers as he takes on his momentous responsibilities of leadership. "In Wales, we have the happiest memories of the late Pope Francis, and his gift of a piece of the True Cross, which is incorporated in the ceremonial Cross of Wales which is now shared between the Anglican and Roman Catholic Churches in Wales. "In that spirit of Christian unity, we look forward to working with our Roman Catholic brothers and sisters for the benefit of all people, inspired by the faith we share." Robert Prevost, aged 69 from Chicago, was chosen as the new Pope.
Cambrian News
09-05-2025
- General
- Cambrian News
Archbishop of Wales welcomes New Pope
"In Wales, we have the happiest memories of the late Pope Francis, and his gift of a piece of the True Cross, which is incorporated in the ceremonial Cross of Wales which is now shared between the Anglican and Roman Catholic Churches in Wales.
