It's been nine years years since Kate Middleton and Prince William wed [1] in a lavish ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London. Between the pair's tear-jerking wedding vows [2] and Kate's stunning Alexander McQueen gown [3], there were so many beautiful moments. One thing we didn't see, though, was the couple opening presents. From a tandem bike to a furry friend, read on to find out what gifts Will and Kate received on their big day.
- A Cocker Spaniel. Kate's brother, James Middleton, gifted the couple their beloved pet dog [5], Lupo. The Cocker Spaniel is the offspring of Michael and Carole Middleton's dog Ella, and he even appeared in both Prince George's first [6] and second official family portraits.
- Shoes. While it's unclear what type of shoes they were, the Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs gave Kate three pairs [7].
- Earrings. Kate's parents presented the bride with a pair of pear-shaped diamond drop earrings [8] by Robinson Pelham. The design was inspired by her family's new crest.
- A tandem bike. London's mayor Boris Johnson gifted the couple the bike [9]. "I look forward to seeing the newlyweds on tandem wheels as they start their new life in Anglesey," he told a crowd at Trafalgar Square.
- A painting. An Indian artist from Amritsar painted a portrait of the pair [10] as a wedding gift from the city.
- A song. Even though George Michael did not attend the royal affair, the late singer recorded a cover Stevie Wonder's 1972 ballad "You and I [11]" in honor of Will and Kate's big day.
- A Land Rover. It's still not clear who gave the couple the Mountain Rescue Team vehicle, but Will and Kate ended up holding a drawing at Clarence House [12] for the SUV, and donated it the Patterdale team in the Lake District, who then gifted the wheels to the Glossop Mountain Rescue Team.
- A Russian lacquered box. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev reportedly sent Will and Kate a lacquered box [13] decorated with a 19th century Moscow Winter scene for their wedding.
- A charitable gift fund. The pair asked for donations in lieu of wedding gifts and set up the Royal Wedding Charitable Gift Fund [14]. According to St. James's Palace, it generated $1.7 million and included 26 different charities.