Princess Charlotte was given a very extravagant baby rattle covered in precious jewels when she was born worth a staggering £36,000 but the young royal was forced to hand it back. Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time.
More info Despite the expectation of royals receiving extravagant gifts, Princess Charlotte was forced to return an incredibly lavish present she received as a newborn. The nine-year-old princess, who is third in line to the throne, was gifted a plush £36,000 item when she was welcomed into the world by her parents Prince William and Kate Middleton back in May 2015 but due to strict royal protocols, she couldn't fully enjoy this costly gift. The Natural Sapphire Company gifted the pricey item, which is likely one of the most luxurious baby rattles ever made.
As reported by The Express, the rattle was crafted from 18ct white gold and adorned with diamonds, sapphires, and rubies to form a Union Jack. The company explained on their website why they decided to go all out for Princess Charlotte's birth, OK! reports. They wrote: "When Kate and William were engaged with the iconic blue sapphire ring that once belonged to Princess Diana, our sapphire ring sales rocketed.
Women everywhere wanted to be just as fashionable as Kate. "Today, we continue to grow as a business and it is with great joy that we celebrate the birth of a new royal. We're thanking Kate and William for i.
