Charlotte, who is third in line to the royal throne, was gifted a beautiful £36,000 rattle when she was born in 2015, but has since returned it due to strict protocol

Princess Charlotte has returned an incredibly extravagant present she received as a newborn.

The princess, nine, who is third in line to the throne, was gifted a £36,000 item when she was born to her parents Prince William and Princess Kate back in May 2015.

However, due to strict Royal protocols, she couldn’t keep this costly gift. The Natural Sapphire Company presented the pricey baby rattle, crafted from 18ct white gold and adorned with diamonds, sapphires, and rubies to form a Union Jack.

The company explained on their website why they decided to go all out for Princess Charlotte’s birth. They wrote: “When Kate and William were engaged with the iconic blue sapphire ring that once belonged to Princess Diana, our sapphire ring sales rocketed.