King Charles received an extraordinary array of gifts to mark his historic Coronation in 2023—but one luxurious present stood out above the rest.
The 76-year-old monarch was gifted a Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II by King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, a gesture that made headlines due to its staggering value.
A £355,000 Token of Friendship
Valued at over £355,000, the ultra-luxury SUV was one of the most expensive items recorded in the official list of Coronation gifts published by the Royal Family.
Despite its opulence, sources confirmed to The Sun that the vehicle is not being used for King Charles’s personal travel. Instead, the gift has been formally added to the royal state fleet, ensuring it remains part of the monarchy’s ceremonial assets.
More Than Just a Car
The Rolls-Royce wasn’t the only present from the Bahraini monarch. King Hamad also gifted Charles a decorative clock, a more traditional offering that was likewise included in the public gift register.
The exchange underscores the ongoing friendship between the two royal households, with King Charles and King Hamad known to share a warm diplomatic relationship.
As with all gifts received by members of the Royal Family in an official capacity, the items remain the property of the Crown—not the individual—and are documented transparently to uphold royal protocols.
