OFFICIAL GIFTS RECEIVED BY THE QUEEN DURING 2019
Gifts listed by date of receipt
To From
Q President Xi Jinping of the
People's Republic of China
and Madame Peng Liyuan
Q Government
Communications
Headquarters
Q Government
Communications
Headquarters
Q Denniston family, relatives
of first Head of
GCHQ/Watergate House
Q Ambassador of Brazil,
H.E. Mr. Fred Arruda
Q Ambassador of Brazil,
H.E. Mr. Fred Arruda
Description Date How obtained Reason Given (if known)
Received
Pop-up book to mark the 70th 14/01/2019 Via post Gift to mark the 70th
anniversary of the People's Republic of anniversary of the People's
China, 1949-2019 Republic of China
Glass globe marking the principal 14/02/2019 UK engagement / away Visit to Watergate House to
United Kingdom and Commonwealth day unveil a plaque to mark the
sites associated with GCHQ during Centenary of GCHQ
Her Majesty's reign
Small pin badge marking the Centenary 14/02/2019 UK engagement / away Visit to Watergate House to
of GCHQ, presented in 3-D printed box day unveil a plaque to mark the
with cypher code on perspex lid, etched Centenary of GCHQ
with 'Thank you, Ma'am' in Hex code
Book about Alastair Denniston, first 14/02/2019 UK engagement / away Visit to Watergate House to
Head of GCHQ day unveil a plaque to mark the
Centenary of GCHQ
Commemorative book entitled 'Protocol 19/02/2019 Audience / Visitor Audience of The Queen to
gives way to affection - The visit of present his Letters of Credence
Queen Elizabeth II to Brazil through the
eyes of the press', commemorating the
50th anniversary of Her Majesty's visit
to Brazil
Medal commemorating the 50th 19/02/2019 Audience / Visitor Audience of The Queen to
anniversary of Her Majesty's visit to present his Letters of Credence
Brazil
To From Description Date How obtained Reason Given (if known)
Received
Q Ambassador of Brazil, Folder of stamps entitled 'Lancamento 19/02/2019 Audience / Visitor Audience of The Queen to
H.E. Mr. Fred Arruda de Selo', commemorating the 50th present his Letters of Credence
anniversary of Her Majesty's visit to
Brazil

Q High Commissioner for Framed picture of The Queen and The 20/02/2019 Audience / Visitor Audience of The Queen to
Sierra Leone, Duke of Edinburgh, drawn within an present his Letters of
H.E. Mr. Tamba Lamina outline map of Sierra Leone, entitled 'In Commission
attendance: Sierra Leone Independence -
1961'

Q High Commissioner for Small booklet containing 'Letter to my 20/02/2019 Audience / Visitor Audience of The Queen to
Sierra Leone, dear Lilibet' and video CD present his Letters of
H.E. Mr. Tamba Lamina Commission

Q Richard Bradbury / Boxed hard-back photographic book by 26/02/2019 Via post 9th year of project in aid of
Children of London Richard Bradbury 'The Children of Great Ormond Street Hospital,
London 2018' of which Her Majesty is Patron

Q President Borut Pahor of 24 carat gold-plated horse comb, entitled 28/02/2019 Audience / Visitor Gift given to Her Majesty
the Republic of Slovenia 'Golden Heritage - the comb on horse's during an Audience
harness'

Q Royal Navy (Amphibious Book entitled 'HMS BULWARK (VII) 03/03/2019 Via post Gift to Her Majesty to
Task Group) 2005-2017 - Second of Class; Second to celebrate the successes of
None' HMS BULWARK

Q President Nicos Handcrafted silver amphora with hand- 15/03/2019 Audience / Visitor Gift to Her Majesty following
Anastasiades of the beaten decoration, inspired by ancient the President's Audience on
Republic of Cyprus amphoras exhibited in the Cyprus 06/03/19
Museum Lefkosia
To From Description Date How obtained Reason Given (if known)
Received
Q King's College London Small book of photographs of Royal 19/03/2019 UK engagement / away Gift given to Her Majesty
associations with the University (King's day during a visit to Bush House
College London), dating back to 1829

Q High Commissioner for Book entitled 'Journey Through Kenya' 26/03/2019 Audience / Visitor Audience of The Queen to
Kenya, by Mohamed Amin, Duncan Willetts present his Letters of
H.E. Mr. Manoah Esipisu and Brian Tetley Commission

Q Ambassador of Serbia, Book entitled 'British-Serbian Relations 26/03/2019 Audience / Visitor Audience of The Queen to
H.E. Mrs. Aleksandra from the 18th to the 21st Centuries' present her Letter of Credence
Joksimovic edited by Slobodan G. Markovich

Q High Commissioner for Cashmere scarf with beaded detail 27/03/2019 Audience / Visitor Audience of The Queen to
the Republic of India in present her Letter of Credence
London,
H.E. Mrs. Ruchi
Ghanashyam

Q Ambassador of Egypt, Two books in presentation sleeve, 27/03/2019 Audience / Visitor Audience of The Queen to
H.E. Mr. Tarek Adel entitled 'Catalogue Raisonne: Volume 1, present his Letter of Credence
Paintings' and 'Catalogue Raisonne:
Volume 2, Drawings' by Mahmoud Said

Q National Council for Book entitled '100 Years of NCVO and 28/03/2019 Via post Gift for Her Majesty as Patron,
Voluntary Organisations Voluntary Action - Idealists and Realists' sent in advance of a Reception
(NCVO) by Justin Davis Smith held at Windsor Castle on
02/04/19

Q King's Bruton School Book entitled 'Treasures of King's 28/03/2019 UK engagement / away Gift given to Her Majesty
Bruton' day during an away day to
Somerset
To From Description Date How obtained Reason Given (if known)
Received
Q Hauser & Wirth Book about Piet Oudolf 28/03/2019 UK engagement / away Gift given to Her Majesty
day during an away day to
Somerset

Q Hauser & Wirth Piet Oudolf silk scarf 28/03/2019 UK engagement / away Gift given to Her Majesty
day during an away day to
Somerset

Q Paul Nicholls Racing, Photograph of Queen Elizabeth The 28/03/2019 UK engagement / away Gift given to Her Majesty
Manor Farm Stables Queen Mother presenting a trophy to day during an away day to
Paul Nicholls in 1987 Somerset

Q Her Majesty's Royal Replicas of the Covenant Chain 18/04/2019 Via post Gifted to The Queen by one of
Chapel of the Mohawks (Friendship Treaty) Wampum and the Her Majesty's Chapels Royal
Pledge of the Crown Wampum in Canada

Q Her Majesty's Royal Corn doll and replica of the Two-Row 18/04/2019 Via post Gifted to The Queen by one of
Chapel of the Mohawks Wampum Her Majesty's Chapels Royal
in Canada

Q British Airways Model of BOAC Boeing 377 23/05/2019 UK engagement / away Gift given to Her Majesty
Stratocruiser G-AGKG / 'Canopus' - this day during a visit to British
model is of the aircraft used by HRH Airways Headquarters to
Princess Elizabeth and The Duke of celebrate its Centenary
Edinburgh for their first transatlantic
flight at the start of their official visit to
Canada in 1951

Q Le Royal 22e Regiment Framed banner of Le Royal 22e 29/05/2019 Audience / Visitor Gift given to Her Majesty
(of Canada) Regiment of Canada during an Audience

Q Le Royal 22e Regiment Commemorative coin of Le Royal 22e 29/05/2019 Audience / Visitor Gift given to Her Majesty
(of Canada) Regiment of Canada during an Audience
To From
Q President Donald Trump
of the United States of
America
Q President Donald Trump
of the United States of
America
Q President Donald Trump
of the United States of
America
Q Governor-General of the
Commonwealth of The
Bahamas,
H.E. Dame Marguerite
Pindling
Q Royal National Institute of
Blind People (RNIB)
Q Royal Toxophilite Society
Description Date How obtained Reason Given (if known)
Received
Custom hand-tooled leather chest made 03/06/2019 Incoming State Visit Inward State Visit of The
by artisans in Washington DC, featuring President of the United States,
the Seal of the President of the United 03-05/06/19
States in 24k gold tooling
Hand-crafted White House wooden 03/06/2019 Incoming State Visit Inward State Visit of The
jewellery box made by artisans in South President of the United States,
Carolina, using wood from a fallen 03-05/06/19
Magnolia tree located on the White
House Grounds, with an engraving of
the North Portico of the White House on
the top of the box
Tiffany & Co. red poppy brooch with a 03/06/2019 Incoming State Visit Inward State Visit of The
sterling silver stem and red silk flower President of the United States,
petals; an homage to the sacrifices of the 03-05/06/19
British Armed Forces and the continued
partnership between the United
Kingdom and the United States
Painting of a swimming pig of The 12/06/2019 Audience / Visitor Gift given to Her Majesty
Bahamas during an Audience
Braille image of The Queen visiting a 14/06/2019 Via post Gift given to Her Majesty as
Royal National Institute of Blind People Patron
(RNIB) exhibition in 1968
Picture of 'Archers Lodge' 19/06/2019 Via the office of Gift given to Her Majesty as
The Duke and Duchess Patron
of Cambridge
To From Description Date How obtained Reason Given (if known)
Received
Q King's Bruton School Book entitled 'King's Bruton 500 (1519- 24/06/2019 UK engagement / away Gift given to commemorate
2019) - the Visit to King's Bruton of Her day Her Majesty’s away day to
Majesty The Queen to officially open Somerset on 28/03/19
The Queen Elizabeth Music School'

Q High Commissioner for Silver cutlery set 25/06/2019 Audience / Visitor Audience of The Queen to
Pakistan, London, present his Letters of
H.E. Mr. Mohammad Commission
Nafees Zakaria

Q High Commissioner for Book entitled 'Churches of Pakistan' by 25/06/2019 Audience / Visitor Audience of The Queen to
Pakistan, London, Safdar and Javaid present his Letters of
H.E. Mr. Mohammad Commission
Nafees Zakaria

Q High Commissioner for Photograph album of pictures relating to 25/06/2019 Audience / Visitor Audience of The Queen to
Pakistan, London, Her Majesty's visits to the Islamic present his Letters of
H.E. Mr. Mohammad Republic of Pakistan in 1961 and 1997 Commission
Nafees Zakaria

Q President Barham Salih of Large abstract black and white painting 27/06/2019 Audience / Visitor Gift given to Her Majesty
the Republic of Iraq on canvas, depicting mother and child during an Audience
(and the First Lady)

Q President Barham Salih of Traditional Iraqi garment 27/06/2019 Audience / Visitor Gift given to Her Majesty
the Republic of Iraq during an Audience
(and the First Lady)

Q Gorgie City Farm Handmade book of text and 04/07/2019 UK engagement / away Gift given to Her Majesty
photographic images entitled 'Gorgie day during a visit to Gorgie City
City Farm - explore, learn, volunteer' Farm
To From
Q National Institute of
Agricultural Botany
Q Regiment de la Chaudiere,
Canada
Q Regiment de la Chaudiere,
Canada
Q Regiment de la Chaudiere,
Canada
Q Mayor of the City of Gold
Coast
Q Haig Housing Trust
Q Haig Housing Trust
Description Date How obtained Reason Given (if known)
Received
Small Mulberry bowl made from a tree 09/07/2019 UK engagement / away Gift given to Her Majesty
planted by Queen Mary at the National day during an away day to
Institute of Agricultural Botany in 1921 Cambridgeshire
Photographic book on Le Regiment de la 16/07/2019 Audience / Visitor Gift given to Her Majesty
Chaudiere during an Audience
Boxed bottle of gin and two glasses 16/07/2019 Audience / Visitor Gift given to Her Majesty
during an Audience
Colourful abstract painting entitled 16/07/2019 Audience / Visitor Gift given to Her Majesty
'L'ami des Chevreuils', translated as 'The during an Audience
Deers' Friend' by Renee Rose
Commemorative book entitled 'The 04/09/2019 Via post Gift given to Her Majesty, to
Commonwealth Walkway: Gold Coast, celebrate the Commonwealth
Queensland, Australia' by Tom Tate,
presenting the sites of Gold Coast
incorporated along the Commonwealth
Walkway, built after Gold Coast hosted
the Commonwealth Games in 2018
Book relating to a charity walk from 11/10/2019 UK engagement / away Gift given to Her Majesty as
Ypres to London, entitled 'The Long day Patron, during a visit to open
Walk Home' the Trust’s Centenary
Development
Book about Haig Housing Trust 11/10/2019 UK engagement / away Gift given to Her Majesty as
day Patron, during a visit to open
the Trust’s Centenary
Development
To From Description Date How obtained Reason Given (if known)
Received
Q Ambassador of Liberia, Wood carving commemorating Her 16/10/2019 Audience / Visitor Audience of The Queen to
H.E. Mrs. Gurly Gibson Majesty's visit to Liberia in 1961, of two present her Letters of Credence
hands reaching out in friendship reading
'Liberia' on one side and 'Welcome' on
the other

Q Ambassador of Liberia, Three wood carvings of pygmy hippos 16/10/2019 Audience / Visitor Audience of The Queen to
H.E. Mrs. Gurly Gibson which are native to the forests and present her Letters of Credence
swamps of West Africa

Q Cruse Bereavement Care
Book containing photographs and the 21/10/2019 UK engagement / away Gift given to Her Majesty as
history of Cruse Bereavement Care, day Patron, during a Reception to
entitled 'Cruse Bereavement Care 1959 - commemorate the
2019 - Celebrating 60 Years of Cruse' organisation's 60th
Anniversary

Q Ambassador of the Lao Silver vessel described as a 'Royal water 23/10/2019 Audience / Visitor Audience of The Queen to
People's Democratic bottle' present his Letters of Credence
Republic,
H.E. Mr. Phongsavanh
Sisoulath

Q The Queen Elizabeth Anthology about The Queen Elizabeth 24/10/2019 Via post Gift given to Her Majesty in
Diamond Jubilee Trust Diamond Jubilee Trust entitled 'A relation to a Reception on
Lasting Legacy' and two DVDs 29/10/19 to mark the closure
of the Trust

Q High Commissioner for Lesotho woven raffia hat 29/10/2019 Audience / Visitor Audience of The Queen to
Lesotho, present her Letters of
H.E. Mrs. Rethabile Commission
Mokaeane
To From Description Date How obtained Reason Given (if known)
Received
Q Dean of Westminster, the Set of two books, entitled 'The 30/10/2019 Audience / Visitor Gift given to Her Majesty
Very Reverend Dr. John Cosmatesque Mosaics of Westminster during an Audience
Hall Abbey', volumes I and II

Q Dean of Westminster, the Book entitled 'Westminster Abbey - A 30/10/2019 Audience / Visitor Gift given to Her Majesty
Very Reverend Dr. John Church in History' during an Audience
Hall

Q Ambassador of Colombia, Silver long boat and oars, presented in a 12/11/2019 Audience / Visitor Audience of The Queen to
H.E. Mr. Antonio Jose box lined with embroidery made in present his Letters of Credence
Ardila separate pieces by local craftswomen,
with the designs promoting 'good luck'

Q Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Decorative felt rug 20/11/2019 Audience / Visitor Audience of The Queen to
Republic present his Letters of Credence
H.E. Mr. Edil Baisalov

Q Royal Philatelic Society Royal Philatelic Society Sesquicentenary 26/11/2019 UK engagement / away Gift given to Her Majesty
London history book entitled 'A History of The day during a visit to open the new
Royal Philatelic Society London 1869 to Headquarters of the Society
2019', edited by Charles Oppenheim

Q Prime Minister of Herend Hungary hand-painted ceramic 02/12/2019 Audience / Visitor Gift for Her Majesty presented
Hungary, Mr. Viktor openwork jardiniere to the Marshal of the
Orban Diplomatic Corps during a
Luncheon

Q Ambassador of Panama, Handmade brooch, which is an authentic 12/12/2019 Audience / Visitor Audience of The Queen to
H.E. Ms Natalia Royo reproduction of a 'huaca' present her Letters of Credence
To From Description Date How obtained Reason Given (if known)
Received
Q The Yang de-Pertuan Three ornate silver tiffin carriers with 12/12/2019 Audience / Visitor Gift given to Her Majesty
Agong of Malaysia and gold detail during a Luncheon
The Raja Permaisuri
Agong

Q The Yang de-Pertuan Ornate silver tray with gold detail 12/12/2019 Audience / Visitor Gift given to Her Majesty
Agong of Malaysia and during a Luncheon
The Raja Permaisuri
Agong

Q The Yang de-Pertuan Box of coloured silk fabrics of four 12/12/2019 Audience / Visitor Gift given to Her Majesty
Agong of Malaysia and different designs during a Luncheon
The Raja Permaisuri
Agong

Q The Yang de-Pertuan Commemorative ceramic plate featuring 12/12/2019 Audience / Visitor Gift given to Her Majesty
Agong of Malaysia and an image of The Yang de-Pertuan Agong during a Luncheon
The Raja Permaisuri of Malaysia and The Raja Permaisuri
Agong Agong

Q The Yang de-Pertuan Boxed set of three commemorative coins 12/12/2019 Audience / Visitor Gift given to Her Majesty
Agong of Malaysia and during a Luncheon
The Raja Permaisuri
Agong

Q The Yang de-Pertuan Photograph of The Yang de-Pertuan 12/12/2019 Audience / Visitor Gift given to Her Majesty
Agong of Malaysia and Agong of Malaysia and The Raja during a Luncheon
The Raja Permaisuri Permaisuri Agong presented in an ornate
Agong silver frame with gold detail