Receiving gifts on one's birthday or on a special occasion may not come as a surprise to many. But when it comes to the Queen of England, the list of presents can be quite magnificent and unusual. While Queen Elizabeth II is one of the most renowned dignitaries in the world, surely an ordinary box of prezzie may not suffice and may seem improper.

Receiving gifts on one's birthday or on a special occasion may not come as a surprise to many. But when it comes to the Queen of England, the list of presents can be quite magnificent and unusual. While Queen Elizabeth II is one of the most renowned dignitaries in the world, surely an ordinary box of prezzie may not suffice and may seem improper.