King Brings Home Springbok of Diamonds as South African Memento: The Springbok of diamonds presented to the King. Glittering Souvenirs as well as sparkling memories accompany the Royal Family on their homeward voyage from South Africa. As mementos of the Royal tour of the Union, beautiful diamonds were presented to the King and Queen and their daughters by the South African people. King George was given unset diamonds mounted in wax in the form of Springbok (South African symbol). Queen Elizabeth received a magnificent unset single stone, Princess Elizabeth a necklace and Princess Margaret a bracelet. April 24, 1947.