Princess Charlotte is not only one of the richest children in the world, but she is one of the most well-known too. Although as popular as ever now, Charlotte was also extremely popular from the moment she was born, with people all around the world celebrating the birth of Prince William and Princess Catherine’s daughter.
In fact, her birth in 2015 also sparked a wave of present-giving for the royal, including one very expensive present she was not allowed to keep. This was an 18k white gold rattle lined with all kinds of gems, including sapphires, rubies and diamonds to produce the Union Jack flag.
It was estimated to be worth £35,426, and was reportedly sent to Kensington Palace for Charlotte when she was born by the Natural Sapphire Company.
The company wanted this present to act as a thank you to William and Kate, whose 2010 engagement sparked a boom in the sale of Sapphire engagement rings that looked similar to Princess Catherine’s.
Explaining why they were gifting Charlotte the present when she was born, the company wrote on their website: “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 introducing our company to the world, by gifting a custom-designed baby rattle, fit for their Princess.
“Baby gifts made from precious metals are a tradition dating back to the 18th century. Our luxury rattle, worth $45,000, is made from 18k white gold; lined with sapphires, rubies and diamonds to produce the Union Jack flag. Such a unique gift, unlike any they will receive from well wishes around the world, will surely be treasured.”
Although the rattle will no doubt have been a very special gesture for the family, it is believed they would have been unable to accept this.
This is because it is believed a general rule from the Palace is that gifts from commercial companies were not accepted, as reported by the Mail.
Prince William and Princess Catherine have never publicly commented about the rattle, however would no doubt have been grateful for the well wishes and intention.
