I was reading the newspaper yesterday and it had an article about the vintage tram that is on it's way to Denmark from Melbourne as a wedding present for CP Frederik & CP Mary, and it also said that they got a journal make of kangaroo poop and a 180-ton bale of wool as presents
Welll well welll how very weird.
Didn't they also recieve some Tasmanian devils?
Queen Elizabeth & Prince Phillip.
Furniture, including a Singer sewing machine and refrigerator, china, including gift from French Premier and government, a silver dressing table set from the diplomatic corps., glassware, including set of glasses from President Benes of Czechoslovakia and a vase from President Harry Truman of the United States of America (USA).
Jewellery, including necklace from the people of Burma, a diamond and ruby necklace from King George VI and Queen Elizabeth together with a string of pearls, a diamond tiara, bracelets and brooch from Queen Mary. Princess Margaret gave a picnic basket.
A piece of Indian lace hand woven by Mahatma Gandhi the Queen’s diamond bracelet given to her by Prince Phillip on their marriage.
The royal couple received more than 2,500 wedding presents from world leaders and well-wishers around the globe. They received 500 cases of tinned pineapple for distribution by the bride, sugared almonds, tins of salmon and crystallised fruits plus some 76 handkerchiefs, 30 scarves, 148 pairs of stockings and 16 nightgowns.
The necklace and earrings that Autumn Kelly wore on her wedding day were a gift from Peter Phillips.