It’s a struggle thinking of Christmas present ideas for our family every year – but what you get the people who appear to have everything?
Well when Meghan Markle faced this issue back in 2017, she decided to lead with a humour filled style.
Three years ago, the Queen broke with tradition when she invited Prince Harry’s girlfriend to spend Christmas with the royal family in Sandringham – just one month after their engagement was announced.
Meghan’s Gifts To The Royals
Before this, other halves were only ever allowed to attend the close-knit celebration after the wedding – like in Kate Middleton’s case.
If you look back at Meghan’s Christmas gifts at the Royals – including the one chewed by Her Majesty’s corgis.
According to the royal biography of Freedom, Meghan was unsure of what she would get for her future brother-in-law Prince William – and opted for a gag gift.
Authors Carolyn Durand and Omid Scobie wrote: “Meghan’s great challenge was finding new gifts to delight her new family.
“At least one of her gifts was a huge hit—a spoon for William that had ‘cereal killer’ embossed on the shallow bowl end of the utensil.”
Funny gifts are believed to be a favorite tradition in the royal family – and Kate Middleton reportedly gave Prince Harry a “grow your own girlfriend” kit for her first Sandringham Christmas in 2011.
In honor of their German ancestors, the royal family usually exchanges gifts at 6:00 pm on Christmas Eve.
Speaking to the Daily Star, an insider says Meghan also bought the Queen a funny gift.
“Meghan bought a little hamster that sings with a little rope for Her Majesty,” they said.
“It was very funny, especially when the Corgis tried to grab a toy.
“She laughed and said,” They can keep my dogs company!’”
Sadly, however, the hamster did not last long and the newspaper reported that the May hamster toy was “destroyed” by the Queen’s corgis before the end of the holiday.
While it is unknown whether Meghan has continued with the humorous theme of Kate’s Christmas gift, she did it all out on her birthday next month.
In Finding Freedom, the authors claim Meghan treated her soon-to-be sister-in-law to a designer leather notebook from Smythson – which can cost up to $400.
The book states: “Smythson’s soft leather brochure helped to break the ice, as did Meghan’s cooing over then 20-month-old Charlotte.”
Meghan’s Advice On Christmas Presents
In 2016, Meghan and Harry had only been dating a few months when Christmas rolled round.
In her blog ‘The Tig’, the Duchess urged readers to be a little more “creative” with their presents.
She wrote: “It’s easy to grab another t-shirt for your man — but you’ll likely steal it for PJs anyway.
“Instead, give him something creative that he will enjoy like these little treasures.”
Along with some colourful socks, Meghan hinted that she might be buying her special guy a $160 Crosley turntable or a $900 Brookstone pocket projector.
