It’s that time of the year again when monarchies from around their world share their annual Christmas card photo. King Charles and Queen Camilla were one of the first to release their card and the couple opted for a sentimental picture.
Their Majesties chose their 20th wedding anniversary portrait, taken by royal photographer Chris Jackson, in the grounds of Villa Wolkonsky, the British ambassador’s residence in Rome, in April earlier this year.
The Prince and Princess of Wales’s offering over the years has varied over the years – from a sleek black and white studio shoot of the fivesome in 2023 to a snap of the family on holiday in Jordan in 2021.
Meanwhile, royals such as the Monegasque and the Belgians often release glamorous, festive photoshoots, with Princess Charlene wowing in a metallic knitted dress from Ralph Lauren.
Take a look at all of the royals’ Christmas cards from around the world…
© Vanessa von Zitzewitz / Palais princierPrince Albert and Princess Charlene with their twins
The Monaco royals
Prince Albert and Princess Charlene’s family Christmas card was taken at the Prince’s Palace of Monaco, and shows the royals posing in front of a roaring fire and a tree decorated with twinkling lights, and navy and copper baubles. Princess Charlene looks beautiful in a metallic pleated belted dress while sitting next to her daughter, Princess Gabriella, who is dressed in a pink chiffon frock with silver ballet pumps. Prince Albert and his heir, Prince Jacques, match in blue suits with white open-collared shirts.
© Instagram / @qldqueenslandThe couple chose a relaxed image
Princess Anne and Sir Tim Laurence
The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence’s low-key Christmas card was shared by the Governor of Queensland and shows the couple in a carriage on the island of Sark.
The pair visited Sark along with Guernsey as part of the Liberation Day 80th anniversary celebrations in May. The message inside the card read: “With best wishes for a happy and peaceful Christmas and New year.”
Princess Anne recently visited Australia in November, carrying out engagements in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to mark the 100th anniversary of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals.
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