Philippa Gregory: Aside from a property, what is the most expensive thing you have bought?

Originally asked

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Recorded Philippa Gregory said elsewhere, not written here

I take my family on holiday. We went to Egypt just after Christmas. Golly, it’s expensive.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 March 2024 source ↗

Others on this question

Rylan Clark-Neal English media personality

A matt grey Range Rover. It’s been rebadged, so instead of Range Rover it says Range Rylan.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 April 2019 source ↗

Julian Lennon English musician, photographer, and philanthropist

I bought a sports car over 20 years ago and still have it. She’s a black Z8 BMW. I love her: she’s my pride and joy.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 September 2022 source ↗

Busta Rhymes American rapper

I bought myself a diamond pinky ring for two million dollars.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 December 2020 source ↗

Madhur Jaffrey Actress, cook, and TV host

A 19th-century ebony and cane chair from the Raj period.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 February 2021 source ↗