Prince William-Kate's daughter Charlotte once received this $45,000 gift
Hindustan TimesPrince William and Kate Middleton's daughter Princess Charlotte was once given a lavish and expensive baby toy, The Daily Express reported. The gift was given to Princess Charlotte when she was born in 2015 by the Natural Sapphire Company as a thank you to her parents because after they became engaged in 2010 sales of sapphire engagement rings went through the roof. What did the company say “When Kate and William were engaged with the iconic blue sapphire ring that once belonged to Princess Diana, our sapphire ring sales rocketed,” the company said at the time on its website, adding, “Women everywhere wanted to be just as fashionable as Kate. We’re thanking Kate and William for introducing our company to the world by gifting a custom-designed baby rattle fit for their princess.” The company explained, “Baby gifts made from precious metals are a tradition dating back to the 18th century.