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Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse

Need last minute Christmas gift ideas? It turns out King Charles is an amazing present-giver and we’re taking inspiration from him

King Charles III smiles during the The King's Foundation's annual 'Crafts at Christmas' at Highgrove Gardens on December 13, 2024.

From bouquets of flowers to something more extravagant like the pair of pygmy hippos Queen Elizabeth once received from the President of Liberia, the Royal Family have received some amazing and thoughtful presents over the years. They, in turn, are no strangers to returning the favour and it turns out King Charles in particular is a top tier gift-giver.

According to the former royal gardener at his country home, Highgrove House, Jack Stooks, the monarch is a fan of handing out meaningful presents. He's recently quoted as revealing that he was “given the most amazing gifts at both Christmas and for [his] birthday,” while working for the King.

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