Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's nuptials [1] were a grand affair, and their wedding gifts were just as extravagant. Even though the royal couple asked that their family and friends donate to charity [2] in lieu of traditional wedding presents, that certainly didn't keep a select few from giving the newlyweds some pretty unique gifts. From a nonelectric portable slow cooker to a 007-themed bespoke set to an Indian bull (yes, you read that right), keep reading to find out what presents people gave the couple that truly has it all.
From Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
The Canadian prime minster sent "Canada's best wishes" to Harry and Meghan on Twitter and also made a generous donation to a children's sports charity on their behalf. "To celebrate their union, Canada will donate $50,000 to Jumpstart," Justin said in a statement [4]. "Sophie and I congratulate the newlyweds on behalf of the Government of Canada. We wish Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Sussex a lifetime of happiness, and all the best as they start this new chapter together. We look forward to welcoming them on a future visit to Canada."
From the Premier of New South Wales Gladys Berejiklian
The premier of New South Wales announced on Twitter that the people of New South Wales named two koalas in their honour and also donated $5,000 toward preserving koala habitats.
From Prince Seeiso and Princess Mabereng of Lesotho
The prince and princess of Lesotho reportedly gifted Harry and Meghan [6] a Wonderbag. The non-electric portable slow cooker was invented in South Africa and has helped save the lives of several families across the continent. The couple also extended an invitation to Harry and Meghan to visit Lesotho to see the Wonderbags at work in local communities.
From PETA India
The animal rights organisation may have given Harry and Meghan the most unique gift yet: an Indian bull [7]. While PETA didn't actually give the bull to the couple, they adopted the injured animal on behalf of the royals and named him Merry (a hybrid of Harry and Meghan's names).
"Prince Harry and Meghan Markle [8] now have a 1-tonne bull to call their own," PETA founder Ingrid Newkirk said in a statement. "Rescuing Merry is an ideal wedding present for a couple who want their day celebrated with charitable works and contributions. The royal wedding is the perfect time for anyone to spare a thought for and show some love to all our fellow living beings."
From the President of France Emmanuel Macron
The French president gave Harry and Meghan two engraved pens [9], a lighter, and a vanity case from S.T. Dupont's 007 collection. According to the company's press release, former French president Vincent Auriol gave Queen Elizabeth II an S.T. Dupont Moroccan Blue bespoke travel case before her wedding to Prince Philip in 1947 and President Sarközy did the same for Prince William and Kate Middleton for their 2011 wedding.
From New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern
New Zealand's prime minister told reporters that the government would be donating $5,000 to Pillars [10], which is a charity that supports children of prisoners. Even though the organisation was not on the list of charities the couple picked out [11], Jacinda told the New Zealand Herald that Harry and Meghan "are both very interested in initiatives that support vulnerable children and young people."