This year’sroyal holiday cardsare here – and there’s not a Christmas tree or snowman in sight!Prince WilliamandKate Middletonreleased theirofficial family Christmas cardwithPrince George, 5,Princess Charlotte, 3, andPrince Louis, 8 months — making his debut in the annual tradition! The family of five is featured smiling outside their country home, Anmer Hall, in the early fall.Prince HarryandMeghan Marklechose anewly released photo from their royal weddingfor their card. In the black and white image, the couple are photographed from behind as they enjoy the fireworks at the evening reception at Frogmore House this past May.Finally,Prince CharlesandCamilla, Duchess of Cornwallreleased their card on Friday. The casual shot shows the couple chatting with each other on a wooden bench. Photographer Hugo Burnand captured the moment, in which Charles in dressed in a suit while Camilla wears a white dress and necklace featuring several strings of pearls, in the garden of Clarence House this summer.Matt PorteousThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s 2018 holiday card photo.Chris AllertonPrince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.Hugo Burnand/PA Wire via AP ImagesSo what do all three Christmas cards have in common? They’re not even remotely holiday-related! In fact, the royal family’s chosen photos were all taken months ago.However, this is a common theme seen year after year. Rather than a themed photo, the royals usually chose a previously unreleased portrait taken within the past year to share as their Christmas card.Chris Jackson/Getty Images/PA WireFor their last Christmas as a family of four,Prince Williamand Kate’s family chose an image taken at home at Kensington Palace. Prince George andPrincess Charlottestand in front of their proud parents, with all fourcoordinating in blue ensemblesrather than greens and reds.Can’t get enough of PEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!Victoria Jones/PA WireChris JacksonLast year, Charles and Camilla used a photo from a celebration from Camilla’s 70th birthday in July. They did get bundled up for their 2016 Christmas card though, choosing a snap from their visit to Croatia.
This year’sroyal holiday cardsare here – and there’s not a Christmas tree or snowman in sight!
Prince WilliamandKate Middletonreleased theirofficial family Christmas cardwithPrince George, 5,Princess Charlotte, 3, andPrince Louis, 8 months — making his debut in the annual tradition! The family of five is featured smiling outside their country home, Anmer Hall, in the early fall.
Prince HarryandMeghan Marklechose anewly released photo from their royal weddingfor their card. In the black and white image, the couple are photographed from behind as they enjoy the fireworks at the evening reception at Frogmore House this past May.
Finally,Prince CharlesandCamilla, Duchess of Cornwallreleased their card on Friday. The casual shot shows the couple chatting with each other on a wooden bench. Photographer Hugo Burnand captured the moment, in which Charles in dressed in a suit while Camilla wears a white dress and necklace featuring several strings of pearls, in the garden of Clarence House this summer.
Matt Porteous
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s 2018 holiday card photo.Chris Allerton
Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.Hugo Burnand/PA Wire via AP Images
So what do all three Christmas cards have in common? They’re not even remotely holiday-related! In fact, the royal family’s chosen photos were all taken months ago.
However, this is a common theme seen year after year. Rather than a themed photo, the royals usually chose a previously unreleased portrait taken within the past year to share as their Christmas card.
Chris Jackson/Getty Images/PA Wire
For their last Christmas as a family of four,Prince Williamand Kate’s family chose an image taken at home at Kensington Palace. Prince George andPrincess Charlottestand in front of their proud parents, with all fourcoordinating in blue ensemblesrather than greens and reds.
Victoria Jones/PA Wire
Chris Jackson
Last year, Charles and Camilla used a photo from a celebration from Camilla’s 70th birthday in July. They did get bundled up for their 2016 Christmas card though, choosing a snap from their visit to Croatia.
source: people.com
