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Camilla, Melania Swap Luxury Gifts; Trump Receives Submarine Bell

5/5/2026

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In April 2026, Queen Camilla exchanged Melania Trump's Tiffany brooch, valued at £30,000, for a Cartier brooch at Arlington.
King Charles III presented U.S. President Donald Trump with the conning-tower bell from the submarine HMS Trump.
Melania Trump also gave six Tiffany “English King” teaspoons bearing Camilla’s cipher and a jar of honey.
Camilla returned favor with a Hindmarch handbag and a ‘Vintage Alhambra 5 Motifs’ bracelet valued at £4,500.

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In April 2026, Queen Camilla exchanged Melania Trump's Tiffany brooch, valued at £30,000, for a Cartier brooch at Arlington.
King Charles III presented U.S. President Donald Trump with the conning-tower bell from the submarine HMS Trump.
Melania Trump also gave six Tiffany “English King” teaspoons bearing Camilla’s cipher and a jar of honey.
Camilla returned favor with a Hindmarch handbag and a ‘Vintage Alhambra 5 Motifs’ bracelet valued at £4,500.