The Most Unexpected Gifts the Royal Family Has Received

1. A Singing Hamster

Given to: Elizabeth II, the queen Given by Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex; estimated worth: $10* While it's common knowledge that making an impression on the in-laws on your first Christmas together is crucial, Meghan Markle made the bold choice to do so in 2017. Meg offered Queen Elizabeth a very unusual gift during her first Christmas with the Windsors.

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©Jeff J. Mitchell/Getty Images | Pinterest/SomthingSweet | Singing Hamster It wasn't a highly prized Tiffany's jewel. Not even an Amazon gift card was involved. The hamster was a novelty item that sang. Fortunately for Meghan, Her Majesty found it humorous and liked it. The Sun claims that even Liz's dogs showed interest in it.