The Prince and Princess of Wales have released their 2025 Christmas card photograph, showing the family relaxed among spring daffodils in Norfolk. The image, shared on Kensington Palace's social media today, features William and Kate with their three children Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7.
Photographer Josh Shinner captured the casual family portrait in April. Princess Kate sits with her arm around Prince George, while Princess Charlotte rests her head on her father's shoulder. Prince Louis leans back between William's legs in the outdoor setting.
Return to Royal Traditions
The Wales family returned to the annual pre-Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace this week after skipping it last year. Kate wore a bright red dress with a black bow in her hair and £6,300 Van Cleef earrings. Princess Charlotte matched the festive mood in a burgundy outfit with a bow.
The lunch brings together approximately 70 of the King's relatives, usually held a week before Christmas. Last year, the family spent the holidays at Anmer Hall in Norfolk during Kate's recovery from cancer treatment.
Carol Service and Christmas Countdown
Kate's annual Together at Christmas carol service took place on December 5 at Westminster Abbey, where she and William married in 2011. The event drew 1,600 guests, including Hollywood actors Kate Winslet and Chiwetel Ejiofor, and singer Katie Melua.
At the carol service, Kate told Dan Smith, lead singer with Bastille: «They're really excited, it's become such a tradition.» The Wales children hung loops of red paper bearing their handwritten names on a "Connection Tree," symbolizing togetherness.
Fresh Start After Difficult Year
The family recently moved into Forest Lodge, their eight-bedroom home in Windsor Great Park. The move marks a fresh start after Kate announced her recovery from cancer at the start of 2025, following what William had characterized as a "brutal" 2024.
King Charles and Queen Camilla released their Christmas card on December 6, featuring a portrait from their 20th wedding anniversary in April. The image was taken at Villa Wolkonsky, the British ambassador's residence in Rome.
The royal family will gather at Sandringham in Norfolk on Christmas Day for the festive season. Kensington Palace's social media post accompanying the Wales's card reads: «Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas.»
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