Among the gifts he received in New Zealand were carved and inscribed fragments of buildings in Christchurch , the city rocked by a series of powerful earthquakes in 2010 and 2011 . A list of gifts made to the royals on official overseas visits is released each year . William and Catherine traveled to Canada and the U.S. on their first tour as newlyweds . The Queen has been a frequent visitor in recent years -- she visited Australia last year, New Zealand this month and Japan for her Diamond Jubilee celebrations earlier this year. The gifts are from individuals , as well as governments and official bodies .
A list of gifts made to the royals on official overseas visits is released each year . William and Catherine traveled to Canada and the U.S. on their first tour as newlyweds . The Queen has been a frequent visitor in recent years -- she visited Australia last year, New Zealand this month and Japan for her Diamond Jubilee celebrations earlier this year. The gifts are from individuals , as well as governments and official bodies .