Holiday cards are an annual tradition enjoyed by friends and family during the Christmas season. Over the years, the British royal family has made a special tradition of sending a Christmas card each year – whether showcasing their children or a moment captured during an unforgettable state visit.
2023: The Prince and Princess of Wales Capture a Black and White Photo
For this year’s Christmas card, Prince William and Kate Middleton looked like they belonged in a fashion magazine with a candid family photo. The royal duo is seen standing front and center while their eldest son George stands beside his mother. Meanwhile, William places his hand on Louis’s shoulder while Charlotte sits on a chair with her legs crossed.
2023: King Charles III and Queen Camilla Choose a Photo from Their Coronation
King Charles III and Queen Camilla selected a photo from their coronation last May as their Christmas card for 2023. The image shows the couple standing side by side in their full regalia, both wearing a crown on their heads. “Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,” the card reads.
2023: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Send a Virtual Christmas Card
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle decided to send a virtual Christmas card highlighting the charitable work they have done through their Archewell Foundation. “Wishing you a very happy holiday season. Thank you for all your support in 2023!” the card says.
The electronic card also included a link to their charity’s annual impact report, featuring a video of all their major projects from the past year. For the photo on the card itself, Meghan and Harry chose an image of themselves from the closing ceremony of the 2023 Invictus Games, held in Düsseldorf, Germany, last September.
2022: Prince William and Kate Middleton Look Candid with Their Children
Last year, William and Kate chose a picture of their family walking hand in hand in the Norfolk countryside as their Christmas card. The prince and princess are seen strolling along a path, with William holding George’s hand at the front, while Kate holds Louis’s hand at the other end, and Charlotte sits in the middle holding her siblings’ hands.
2022: Harry and Meghan Highlight Archewell Foundation Again
Just a few days after releasing their explosive documentary series on Netflix, Harry and Meghan redirected attention to their Archewell Foundation with their Christmas card. “Wishing you a happy holiday season,” the card says, alongside a picture of the couple at the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award in New York City.
2022: Camilla Smiles at Charles in Christmas Card
King Charles III and Queen Camilla selected a photo of them smiling at each other in front of a Christmas tree at Clarence House on December 11, 2022. The king appears from the side, wearing a tweed suit with a red, green, and beige tie, while Camilla wears a green suit with a matching hat featuring the water aviation emblem and pearl earrings. The photo was taken on September 3 when Charles was still the Prince of Wales. Just a few days later, the queen passed away on September 8.
2021: William and Kate Use a Photo from Their Trip to Jordan for Their Christmas Card
Prince William and Kate Middleton chose to use a photo from their family trip to Jordan as their Christmas card for 2021. In the picture, William sits next to Kate as they sit on a golden couch, resting their hands on their knees. George and Charlotte sit beside their parents on red chairs, while Louis sits on the floor cross-legged on a sheepskin rug.
2021:
Harry and Meghan Share Photo of Their Daughter Lilibet in Christmas Card
For the very first time, Harry and Meghan shared a photo of their daughter – Lilibet “Lili” Diana – who was born in June 2021, with the public. The picture, taken by Alexi Lubomirski, shows the family of four looking spontaneous outside their new home in Santa Barbara, California – where they moved after stepping back from their royal duties in 2020.
In the image, Harry, Meghan, and Archie are all wearing jeans. Harry is seen holding their two-year-old son, Archie, on his knee while Meghan lifts six-month-old Lilibet into the air.
2020: William and Kate’s Christmas Card Leaked by Fans
In 2020, William and Kate released their official Christmas card four days after the image was leaked by a fan account on Instagram. The photo, taken in the fall by Matt Porteous, shows William and Kate with their three children at their home in Norfolk, Anmer Hall.
The family looks well in the outdoors, sitting on a hay bale with a pile of wood behind them. George is wearing a brown zip-up jacket, while Louis wears a dark blue shirt over a collared shirt. Meanwhile, Charlotte is seen in a green Christmas sweater and skinny pants.
2020: The Sussexes Share New Family Photo from California in Christmas Card
In honor of their first Christmas in the United States and Harry’s first holiday since stepping back from royal duties, the couple gave their fans a glimpse into their new life in California. The Christmas card looks like a work of art, but it was based on a photo taken by Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, at their home.
In the picture, Harry and Meghan gather around the playhouse with their 19-month-old son, Archie, and their two dogs. A small Christmas tree is placed in front of the playhouse, decorated with ornaments chosen by Archie.
2019: Charles and Camilla Use Photo Taken in Cuba for Christmas Card
The 2019 Christmas card for Prince Charles and Camilla showed the couple during their trip to Cuba in March of that year. The couple is seen driving a vintage MG car – perhaps the most glamorous Christmas card from the royal family.
2019: Harry and Meghan Showcase Their Seven-Month-Old Son
To celebrate their first Christmas as parents, Prince Harry and Meghan shared a photo of their seven-month-old son. The baby is seen gazing at the camera, while his parents laugh behind him with a Christmas tree visible in the background. The image was released on Twitter by the Queen’s Commonwealth Trust, a charity supporting youth in underprivileged areas.
2018: William and Kate’s Christmas Card Features the Whole Family
Prince Louis made his adorable debut on the royal family’s Christmas card for the first time in 2018. The family photo, captured by Matt Porteous, features William and Kate’s youngest child at around nine months old. Kate is seen cradling baby Louis while leaning against the trunk of a tree in their Norfolk home.
2018: Charles and Camilla Gazing at Each Other on a Bench
In Charles and Camilla’s 2018 card, the couple is seen gazing at each other lovingly while sitting on a bench. Camilla is wearing a cream dress and a crêpe coat by Fiona Clare, while Charles is dressed in a suit by Anderson & Sheppard, shoes by Crockett & Jones, and a shirt by Turnbull & Asser. The photo was captured by Hugo Burnand, who also photographed Charles and Camilla’s wedding on their big day in 2005.
2018:Harry and Meghan Share a Never-Before-Seen Photo from Their Wedding
For their first Christmas as a married couple, Harry and Meghan shared a never-before-seen photo from their wedding in May 2018. The newlyweds are seen embracing each other on their wedding night.
2016: Charles and Camilla Release Unconventional Christmas Card
Charles and Camilla released an unconventional Christmas card in 2016, completely different from holiday cards in previous years. The image shows the current Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall smiling while surrounded by a group of Croatian dancers in traditional national attire.
2015: Charles and Camilla Smiling on Christmas Card
The royal couple smiled in their 2015 Christmas card. In the photo, Charles and Camilla appeared candid during their summer holiday in Scotland. According to Clarence House, the photo was taken by a friend on private property in August of that year.
2005: Royal Couple Select Wedding Photo from April 2005 as Christmas Card
To celebrate their wedding, the newlyweds Charles and Camilla chose a photo from their wedding in April 2005 as their annual Christmas card. The image features the royal recipients posing with their children. William and Harry stood to their father’s left, while Tom Parker Bowles and Laura Lopes stood to their mother’s right.
1999: Charles Takes Photo with His Sons Two Years After Diana’s Death
Two years after Princess Diana’s death, Charles and his sons posed for a family photo for their 1999 Christmas card. In the annual holiday card, Charles is seen sitting between his teenage sons, with the countryside in the background.
1993: Diana Releases Her Own Christmas Card with William and Harry
In 1993, after the separation of Prince Charles and Princess Diana in 1992 following 11 years of marriage, Diana posed solo with her two young sons. The elegant photo shows Diana wearing a long-sleeved blouse with a puffy collar, black trousers, and a large gold buckle.
1987: Diana and Charles Appear as a Family of Four
Before their divorce in 1996, Charles and Diana appeared as a family of four in the 1987 Christmas card. In the photo, five-year-old Prince William has his arm resting on his father’s leg, with his head in his hand. Charles holds five-year-old Harry, while Diana sits beside their three-year-old son.
1982: William’s First Christmas
To celebrate the first Christmas of the future prince, Diana and Charles featured baby William in the 1982 Christmas card. The new parents are seen gazing directly at the camera while leaning against their baby son.
1969: Royal Family
During a visit to Norway on the royal yacht Britannia, Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, gathered four of their children – Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward – to take a family photo. In 1969, the photo was used for the Queen’s personal Christmas card.
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