Jaw Dropping Presents Given to the Royal Family

9. A Painting of the Queen Sitting on a Blue-colored Horse

Given to: Queen Elizabeth II Given by: German President Joachim Gauck Estimated Value: Not provided Artist Nicole Leidenfrost depicted the Queen as a child atop a striking blue horse, a nod to her lifelong passion for riding.

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An Image of the Queen Perched atop a Blue Hors Pool/Getty Images The unconventional color choice delighted some viewers and puzzled others, ensuring the artwork’s place among the monarchy’s most talked-about gifts.