It’s always grand getting something for a special occasion, like a wedding or a milestone birthday. And whether it’s big or small, we all know it’s the thought that counts. But let’s be real—when it comes to gifting, we’re not sure that anyone does it quite like Queen Elizabeth.

Despite her reputation for being frugal, when it came to her nearest and dearest, she was known to go all out. She even bestowed actual properties and commissioned the building of one. To celebrate the Wales’ wedding in 2011, the late monarch gifted the couple Anmer Hall, a 10-bedroom Georgian home located on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.

It was the Cambridges’ official residence until 2017, when they began spending more time in London to work for the Queen and support their charities. They consider their flats at Kensington Palace their main residence now, but they’re said to adore their downtime at their country home, where they even spent lockdowns.

The Prince and Princess had the home renovated after acquiring it, and the interior is said to be largely neutral, with the exception of the dining room, reportedly painted in a bold jewel green. Before her passing, Queen Elizabeth bestowed a particularly special gift on her beloved granddaughter-in-law, deeply moving Catherine to tears.

The Queen gifted her an especially meaningful diamond set consisting of a necklace and coronation earrings. Over the years, Catherine and Elizabeth developed a close and enduring relationship that lasted until the monarch’s death. On significant occasions, the Queen often gifted Prince William’s wife with valuable items, and her final gift held profound meaning.

Queen Elizabeth reportedly granted Catherine and Prince William permission to host a joint 40th birthday celebration at one of her prestigious royal residences. To mark this occasion, the Queen generously presented Catherine with jewels from her personal collection.

A source shared that Her Majesty was notably generous on the Princess’s birthday, gifting her jewelry that Catherine is likely to wear at future special events. One particular diamond set, the coronation necklace and earrings, was especially emotional for Catherine.

What made it even more poignant was the Queen’s personal request for a private conversation. During this talk, the Queen reportedly asked Catherine to promise she would wear the coronation set when Prince William becomes king.

These pieces carry deep sentimental value, having been worn by generations of queens during their coronations. Queen Elizabeth herself wore the set at her own coronation, as did her mother, the Queen Mother, and her grandmother, Queen Mary, during their husbands’ coronations.

Although the necklace and earrings are crown property and not owned personally by any monarch, they symbolize the royal lineage. The Queen believed it was fitting for Catherine to be the next queen to wear this historic set.

In a historic move, Princess Catherine is set to bestow the honor of a royal warrant on British companies whose goods are sold to the royal household. Options open to her will be far-reaching, ranging from environmental businesses to designer fashion brands.

It is worth noting that Charles III has introduced an additional requirement: brands aspiring to obtain the royal warrant must demonstrate sustainable practices in line with the monarchy’s commitment to environmental care.

For the unversed, Catherine celebrated her 43rd birthday earlier this month. The Wales family paid a heartfelt tribute to the Princess by sharing a black-and-white portrait of her. Analyzing her photo, the mother of Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis appears to be breaking traditional royal rules with modern posing.

This very stylish monochrome pose could have come straight from a fashion spread, but Catherine has infused it with high vibes and signals that express both her character, her current emotional state, and her unique bond of empathy with the late Queen.

The expression of utter joy and excitement on the late Queen’s face as she broke her own mother’s rule to express herself in some Vogue-style poses seems mirrored by the Princess here.

Notably, the next queen in line won’t be as restrained by as many rules and regulations, especially with reports that William is seizing the opportunity of his ailing father, King Charles, to prepare himself sooner for the crown and make decisions that he feels will benefit the monarchy in the long run.