The Prince and Princess of Wales appear to be popular royals with the public, given the amount of attention they receive during any royal engagement.
While the couple were well-liked as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, they’re apparently getting even more attention as the future King and Queen.
The British public’s love for William and Kate is often reflected in the number of gifts they receive during the festive season, especially during Christmas.
A royal aide previously revealed that the public would actually be “horrified” to hear how many gifts the royals receive because “they are burdened”.
“I didn’t see everything that came because there were so many,” said Grant Harold, a former butler to King Charles. Magnificent Magazine
“Most gifts will be sent to the palace. Interesting people never send them to houses unless you know the address of the house. They’ll go to the palace, and they’ll drown.”
The former butler stated that no gifts were returned unless there was a reason, such as “something was too extravagant”.
She shared that the gifts will all be logged, cataloged because not every single gift can be presented, and samples kept for the royal family to see and read.
What happens to gifts sent to the royal family?
While Prince William, Kate or other members of the royal family accept gifts, they are not allowed to be sold under any circumstances. However, they can be used, displayed, become part of the Royal Collection, or donated to charity.
According to the official website, one can send flowers, food items, copies of author-submitted books, and gifts under $190.
Meanwhile, gifts offered by UK residents, who do not know the royals or members personally, are refused if there are “concerns about the ownership or intent of the donor or the gift itself”. can be done
Also, no gift is refused to ensure that no offense is caused by the action.