First Anniversary Gifts Fit for Royalty

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This weekend, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge celebrate their first year together as a married couple. Tradition goes that the gift to give on a first wedding anniversary should be paper, so we’ve done a round-up in the ELLE office of suggestions for  gifts to offer the happy couple. From paper sculptures to origami-inspired jewellery, you’d be surprised what guises the humble material can take. Happy Anniversary Will and Kate, from all at ELLE.

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Eurostar tickets

Eurostar Tickets

Emily Cronin, Online News Editor

‘Dear Will and Kate, the best gifts nod at shared experiences and look ahead to further adventures together. What better way to spend a first anniversary than over a Champagne-fuelled lunch in Paris? Tickets to a favourite band’s gig or a quirky music festival work just as well...

Leathersmith ‘Places to Remember’ notebook, £30.50, at Liberty London

Leathersmith ‘Places to Remember’ notebook

Alice Watt, Online Fashion Assistant

‘Dear Will and Kate, I’ve chosen this notebook for you to remember all your favourite places during your first year of marriage, and throughout your Jubilee travels’

Rob Ryan Cut-Out, for stockists call 0207 613 1510

Rob Ryan Cut-Out

Sunil Makan, Online Picture Assistant

‘Dear Will and Kate, I've chosen this gift for you as it shows how something so simple can be breathtaking and beautiful.

"I give you an onion.
Its fierce kiss will stay on your lips,
possessive and faithful
as we are,
for as long as we are" 

PAPER London Yellow Coat, £425, at Avenue32

PAPER London Yellow Coat

Alannah Sparks, Acting Online Fashion Editor

‘Dear Will and Kate, I couldn’t resist choosing this beautiful sunshine yellow swing coat from London label PAPER for Kate to wear at any one of her many royal appointments. Not only is it a British label, but whether it’s the races or a state visit, it will help her to brighten up the occasion even more than she already does.’

Smythson Personalised Notelets, £195 for 50 sheets and envelopes

Smythson Personalised Notelets

Carrie Tyler, Online Editor

‘Dear Will and Kate, Giving and receiving exquisite stationery makes one happy. It also takes about a year of marriage to get around to ordering’