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Buckingham Palace Releases Registry of Official Gifts from 2020 to 2023

The archive lists hundreds of state and ceremonial presents that now enter the Royal Collection under rules strengthened after the 2003 Peat Inquiry.

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Britain's King Charles III, with Queen Camilla, delivers a speech from the Throne to open the first session of the 45th Parliament of Canada at the Senate of Canada in Ottawa on May 27, 2025. Britain's King Charles III is heading to Canada for a brief but impactful visit, at a time when President Donald Trump is floating the idea of making his northern neighbour the 51st US state. The 76-year-old monarch, who is also Canada's head of state as part of the Commonwealth, has never publicly commented on the ambitions of the US president, a noted admirer of the royal family. (Photo by Victoria Jones / AFP)
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Overview

  • The published records cover gifts presented to Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III, Queen Camilla and other senior royals during formal engagements between 2020 and 2023.
  • Among the standout items is a Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II from Bahrain’s king, designated for official use in the Royal Mews fleet.
  • King Charles’s coronation year saw cultural offerings such as a feather crown from Amazonian Indigenous leaders and gold Blue Peter badges for him and the queen.
  • Perishable gifts below the allowable value can be donated to staff or charity, while all official presents are tax-exempt and preserved for state purposes.
  • Palace policy tightened gift rules after the 2003 Peat Inquiry to bar personal ownership, mandate formal recording and secure items within the Royal Collection.