Princess Anne’s Hilarious Christmas Prank Gift for King Charles

While they partake in numerous festive customs that are widely celebrated across the UK, the Royal Family’s Christmas possesses its own unique and surprising elements. From honoring their German ancestry and unwrapping presents on Christmas Eve to participating in a conventional Boxing Day hunt, various features of the royal Christmas echo their deep-rooted history.

Amidst honoring traditions, a humorous custom that occurs annually involves them exchanging novelty presents, with past gifts such as a singing hamster, a ‘grow your own girlfriend kit,’ and even a shower cap adorned with the phrase ‘Ain’t life a b****.’ Nonetheless, one of the most notable gifts was from Princess Anne to her older brother, King Charles.

The siblings share a remarkably close connection, and Anne undoubtedly seized the chance to tease the then Prince of Wales about his prolonged wait for the throne one year with her Christmas gift. The Royal Family gathers during Christmas to observe annual practices such as attending a church service, enjoying the monarch’s address, and indulging in a savory roast dinner.

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However, regarding gift exchanges, the royal family has its own spin that dates back to the late Queen’s great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria. They maintain the traditional German holiday custom of unwrapping gifts on Christmas Eve.

Royal expert Robert Jobson stated to The Express in 2021: “On Christmas Eve when the entire family is gathered, the Queen’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren finalize the decorations on the 20ft Christmas tree in the White Drawing Room.

“Presents will be unwrapped that afternoon during tea time since the royals continue to adhere to the German tradition of opening their gifts on Christmas Eve. Gifts are arranged in the Red Drawing Room on a white linen-covered trestle table, with cards indicating the specific locations for each pile of gifts.

“Once all attendees have arrived, the royal guests participate in a classic Christmas that

involves adding the final details to the Christmas tree and exchanging amusing and inexpensive presents.” While numerous gifts have been disclosed from earlier royal Christmas celebrations, the gift that Princess Anne gave her older brother one year truly stands out.

Royal authority Katie Nicholl shared in a 2020 documentary: “If you can create something that is tongue-in-cheek, and will make the Queen chuckle, then you’ve truly succeeded that Christmas.

“The more kitsch, the better. Nothing showy, or overly pricey or extravagant, that doesn’t really sit well with the Queen.”

Former royal servant Paul Burrell remarked: “Naturally, the royals appreciate bathroom humor. It’s the upbringing — and why wouldn’t Prince Charles enjoy a white, leather toilet seat from his sibling Anne?”

Although it may seem rather arbitrary at first, there was a humorous backstory to it. Former royal press secretary Dickie Arbiter also elaborated on why this gift was especially fitting for The King.

He mentioned: “What did we refer to the bathroom as? We called it the throne. You go and sit on the throne. Thus, gifting a leather-covered toilet seat was truly Princess Anne’s way of saying, ‘Here you go, you now have your own personal throne’.”