5. A Golden Gong
Given to: Elizabeth II, the queen
Gifted by: His Majesty Tuanku Ja’afar ibni Almarhum Tuanku Abdul Rahman, The Yang Di Pertuan Agong X of Malaysia Estimated Value: $50,000* There is only one way to announce dinner at Buckingham Palace: Her Majesty must bang the golden gong that His Majesty Tuanku Ja’afar ibini Almarhum Tuanku Abdul Rahman, The Yang Di Pertuan Agong X of Malaysia, gave her in 1995.
Elizabeth II, The Golden Gongar Shutterstock | @RoyalTrustCollection | Pinterest ©Shaun Jeffers
Of course, Liz didn’t use the gong at all, but isn’t it great to believe that maybe she did? Although the finely constructed ornamental gong is an intriguing focal point for the Royal Collection, there’s a hint that it wasn’t placed on the Queen’s fireplace. It’s probably safely stored away somewhere these days.
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