It’s that time of year where the members of the Royal Family will be issuing their Christmas cards, which will be sent to many across the country.
We’ve taken a look at the photographs used for this year’s Christmas cards.
The King and Queen
This year, Their Majesties have opted for a more informal photograph for their Christmas card. The image was captured by photographer Millie Pilkington in April 2024 and shows Charles and Camilla smiling standing side by side in the gardens of Buckingham Palace.
Queen Camilla is seen to be wearing a blue wool crepe dress by Fiona Clare, while King Charles is wearing a grey suit and blue tie.
It is likely that the image was taken at the same time as the one used to announce that The King was returning to public-facing duties ‘after a period of treatment and recuperation’ following his cancer diagnosis.
This year’s image is a complete contrast from last year’s choice, which was an an official Coronation photograph taken by Hugo Burnand in the Throne Room of Buckingham Palace.
The King and Queen’s Christmas card. (Royal Family)
The Princess Royal and Sir Tim Laurence
For her 2024 Christmas card, Princess Anne opted for an image of her and her husband, Sir Tim Lawrence, riding in a carriage following the Order of the Garter service in June.
The Garter service takes place at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle.
Inside the card, the message read: ‘With Best Wishes for a Happy and Peaceful New Year,’ above Princess Anne’s signature.
Princess Anne’s 2024 Christmas card. (Reliant Motor Club/Facebook)
The Prince and Princess of Wales
Prince William and Catherine have released their annual Christmas card. The photograph is taken from a scene in a video announcing the The Princess had completed preventative chemotherapy.
The video was shot in Norfolk this summer. It featured Catherine, William and their three children taking walks and playing games in Norfolk, both by the coast and at their country residence, Anmer.
Wishing everyone a very happy Christmas 🎄 pic.twitter.com/pL3t13sTlu
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) December 19, 2024
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh
Prince Edward and Sophie released their Christmas card paying tribute to Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, as well as marking a milestone in their marriage.
There is a photograph of Elizabeth and Philip (the then-Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh) from their days spent in Malta. Next to this photograph is a picture of Edward and Sophie in an almost identical pose also in Malta during a visit to the Mediterranean island in October. Beneath the images, TRHs write: ‘The Edinburghs at Villa Guardamangia, Valettta in Malta, some 75 years apart.’
However, upon closer inspection shows that, in a bid to mirror the late Queen and Prince Philip, Edward and Sophie have reversed the original image, which showed Edward on the left and Sophie on the right.
There is also a new photograph to mark to couple’s 25th Wedding anniversary.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh’s official Christmas Card 2024 has been released🎄
How sweet that they put 2 photos for the The THEN and PRESENT Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh at Villa Guardamangia in 1949 and 2024.
And …. An unseen weddng anniversary photo 😘
📸 Daily Mail pic.twitter.com/HpIrnNBfne
— 🌻Sarahsecret (@sarahdiaryz) December 21, 2024
