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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Kristin Contino

Former Royal Gardener Shares the Ingenious "Registry" the Palace Created for People Who Want to Buy The King a Birthday Gift

The King and Queen cutting a crown shaped cake.

King Charles is celebrating his 77th birthday on Friday, November 14, and if you're wondering what to buy for the man who has everything, former palace gardener Jack Stooks has a simple answer. Stooks, who served as head gardener at The King's country house, Highgrove, for nearly two decades, says there's an entire process involved involved in buying a gift for His Majesty—and it makes a lot of sense.

Speaking on behalf of Smooth Spins Casino, Stooks says, "In the run-up to The King’s birthday, the garden would often receive deliveries of gifts. The way it works is, if someone wants to buy him a present, they have to go through Clarence House and the official office. They’ll get in touch and say, ‘We’d like to get The King a gift, but we’re not sure what to choose.’

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