Revealed: Bizarre gifts for Meghan and Harry from Kiwis and Aussies

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex received 236 gifts on their Australasian trip. Photo / Getty Images

Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, received 236 baby gifts on their recent tour of Australasia, including clothes, books, stuffed toys and a baby lifeguard outfit.

Using their newly established Instagram account, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex took to social media to send out a message to those who wish to shower the royal couple with baby shower gifts.

The Duke and Duchess expresses gratitude for the masses of presents sent to them, but advised future well-wishers to make donations to "select charities for children and parents in need".

But for now at least, the royal couple will hardly have to buy anything new for their upcoming arrival, who is due later this month.

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What an incredibly special surprise the grassroots led #globalsussexbabyshower was last Sunday! The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are immensely grateful for the outpouring of love and support in anticipation of the birth of their first child. In lieu of sending gifts, the couple have long planned to encourage members of the public to make donations to select charities for children and parents in need. If you already made a donation, the couple send you their greatest thanks. If you are thinking about it, they ask that you kindly consider the following organisations they’ve selected, which we will highlight here over the next few days: @thelunchboxfund @littlevillagehq @wellchild @baby2baby The Duke and Duchess remain appreciative for your warm wishes and kindness during this especially happy time in their lives! Thank you for sharing the love ❤️

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An official register of the presents shows they were handed at least 97 soft toys and teddies, including 11 koalas, five kangaroos, four kiwis and one echidna.

There were ten baby blankets and three shawls with at least eight pairs of baby socks, 14 booties, 14 vests and two bibs.

The couple also received two didgeridoos, three boomerangs and a large toy box to keep everything in.

Meghan Markle during the royal couple's visit to Tonga, shortly after the announcement of her pregnancy. Photo / Getty Images

More than 100 books were also given to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, which included many favourite children's stories.

Australians were the first to offer Meghan gifts following her baby announcement.

The couple will keep some of the gifts ar their new home at Frogmore Cottage in Windsor, while the rest will either be kept in storage or given away to charity.