When Prince Harry spent Christmas 2012 on lively obligation in Afghanistan, he acquired a considerate but humorous festive reward from his father, then-Prince Charles.
Royal biographer Robert Lacey revealed the small print in his e-book Battle of Brothers, shedding mild on the lighthearted gesture amid a difficult time.
Having certified as an Apache helicopter pilot in April 2011—the identical month his brother, Prince William, married Kate Middleton—Harry was deployed to Helmand Province over the vacations.
Back at Sandringham, the Queen included Harry in her prayers throughout the royal household’s Christmas lunch, whereas the younger prince embraced the camaraderie of army life by donning a Santa hat to cook dinner breakfast for his crew at Camp Bastion.
He later queued alongside his fellow servicemen for a standard turkey dinner.
Among the festive cheer, Harry unwrapped a Christmas parcel from Charles containing Highgrove honey and a field of Cuban cigars.
But in true Harry fashion, the Duke of Sussex did not maintain onto the indulgent gadgets for lengthy. Instead, he traded them with fellow officers for sweets and sweets, cementing his fame as a workforce participant with a mischievous streak.
The story affords a glimpse into Harry’s adaptability and his father’s private contact, even throughout a vacation spent 1000’s of miles from dwelling.
King Charles has turned his love for nature right into a royal enterprise by promoting jars of honey comprised of pollen gathered by bees at his countryside dwelling, Highgrove House.
The Highgrove Royal Orchard Summer Honey, priced at £7.95 per jar, is accessible for supply throughout the UK and internationally, providing a candy style of regal refinement.
While a jar of this honey as soon as made its approach to Prince Harry as a Christmas reward, the Duke of Sussex has additionally acquired way more extravagant presents from his spouse, Meghan Markle.
Among them is the enduring Cartier Love Bracelet, estimated to be value over £5,000.
Crafted in 18-carat yellow gold and encrusted with diamonds, the bracelet is designed to represent everlasting love.
It even comes with a miniature screwdriver to safe it to the wearer’s wrist. Meghan, recognized for her impeccable fashion, additionally sports activities an identical bracelet, including a contact of coordinated luxurious to their love story.
From candy honey to dazzling diamonds, the items exchanged throughout the royal household showcase a mix of considerate custom and fashionable opulence.
