Buckingham Palace will show all the royal gifts of Elizabeth II
'04.04.2017'
Source: ITV
Buckingham Palace in London is preparing an exhibition of gifts, which at various times received the British Queen Elizabeth II.
According to the information portal ITV, 250 gifts will be presented at the exhibition. Among the original presentations are a totem pole made for the Queen by Canadian Indians, a beaded throne donated by the Nigerian authorities, and a sign of the London Underground Station “Buckingham Palace”.
All these gifts were given to Elizabeth II during official visits, overseas trips, as well as at official events.
By law, the royal family does not have the right to sell or transfer the received gifts to third parties. All of them become exhibits in the royal museum.
Queen of Great Britain Elizabeth II is considered the longest-serving queen. She broke her great-grandmother's record, Queen Victoria. Elizabeth II ascended the throne at the age of 25 years, she has been in power for more than 63 years.
