Royal Family Gifts That Are Anything But Ordinary

4. A Feast Made Entirely of Sugar (Plus a Sugar Sculpture of the Groom)

Given to: Regent Marie de’ Medici Presented by: King Henry IV of France Estimated Value: Immeasurable In 1600, King Henry IV welcomed his bride with what looked like opulent roasts and seafood—but every “dish” was masterfully carved from sugar.

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Marie de’ Medici images ©Fitzwilliam Museum, Pinterest, Everett Collection, Shutterstock He even sent a life-size sugar likeness of himself on horseback to stand in during their vows.

5. A Cocker Spaniel

Given to: Prince William and Kate Presented by: James Middleton Estimated Value: $1,800* After their 2012 wedding, Kate’s brother gifted the couple an English Cocker Spaniel named Lupo.

Anwar Hussein/Getty Images – A Cocker Spaniel Lupo became William’s loyal companion during his Falkland Islands deployment and endeared himself to royal fans until his passing in 2021. Another Spaniel now fills the palace with cheerful paws.