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Fragments from buildings damaged in the Christchurch earthquake, baseball caps, and a jar of Vegemite were among the gifts handed to Prince William during his trip Down Under in 2011, royal officials have revealed.
In keeping with protocol, details of all presents offered to royal family members are detailed in a list published each year.
"Individuals who have given gifts have their names recorded by the office, but do not expect to be named publicly," Clarence House said in a statement.
"Gifts are also received from unidentified members of the public during the course of official engagements and events."
The Prince, 29, visited New Zealand and Australia between March 17 and 21 last year, inspecting areas damaged by floods and earthquake.
During his time in the two countries the second in line to the British throne received more than 45 gifts, as listed by Clarence House.
Among the gifts William received were earrings and pendants, a block of jade, and "carved and inscribed building fragments from (the) Christchurch earthquake", the list said.
While in Australia, he was given a "wooden mantel clock and trinket box" from the mayor of Gannawarra Shire in northwest Victoria, as well as Aboriginal art and crafts, framed photographs and a selection of souvenirs.
In June and July 2011, William and his wife Catherine travelled to Canada and the US where the couple were showered with gifts, including cowboy hats which the newlyweds were famously pictured wearing at the Calgary Stampede.
Fashion proved a popular gift for the Duchess who received dresses, scarves, hats, jewellery and even three pairs of shoes from the Canadian foreign minister.
One item listed simply as a "brooch" was in fact custom-made of platinum, crafted into the shape of a polar bear and decorated with 302 Canadian Diavik diamonds by Harry Winston, jeweller to the stars.
The extravagant gift, as detailed by British newspaper The Daily Telegraph, was given by the premier of Canada's Northwest Territories, while William was given matching cufflinks covered with 390 diamonds.
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