Unlocking the Royal Vault: The Royal Family's Most Memorable Gifts

3. A Decorated Ostrich Egg

Given to: Elizabeth II, the queen Given by: President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta Estimated Value: Not provided Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta gave Queen Elizabeth II an elaborately decorated ostrich egg for her 91st birthday in 2017. Maasai beading is used to embellish the egg, according to Marie Claire.

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Queen Elizabeth II's painted ostrich egg, via State House Kenya and Twitter The Maasai culture is well-known for their beading, according to WE. According to Kenyan Nashilu Dapash, "women got together in groups and beaded jewellery worn by both men and women during different events and occasions." "A symbol of beauty is a bead." Unusual as well as quite traditional is the adorned ostrich egg gift.

4. A Limited-Edition Newmarket Monopoly Set

Given to: Elizabeth II, the queen Donated by: National Heritage Centre for Sporting Art and Horseracing; estimated value: $200+* The limited-edition Newmarket Monopoly set, which the National Heritage Centre for Horseracing and Sporting Art gave to Queen Elizabeth in 2016 for her 90th birthday, was undoubtedly one of the many unusual gifts that she received over the years.

A Special Edition Queen Elizabeth II @SkyRhiannon/Twitter Newmarket Monopoly Set The Queen's limited-edition Newmarket Monopoly set is undoubtedly worth far more than the Monopoly set that most ordinary households own, even if it's unclear if the Queen ever played with it. The set was given to the Queen by the National Heritage Centre for Horseracing and Sporting Art, which is situated in Newmarket, England.