How Charles, William and co. greet you at Christmas
The Royal Family's traditional Christmas cards are also a must this year. Kensington Palace has different opinions on how these should look. The cards range from pompous to restrained.
King Charles III and his wife Camilla as well as Prince William and his wife Princess Kate have published photos of their traditional Christmas cards. The royal couple shared their Christmas card on Instagram with the same words as last year: "Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year."
In the accompanying photo, the British King and Queen can be seen on their big day of the year: the coronation on 6 May. They can be seen in splendid attire, with crown, coronation tunic and the throne robe. According to the Daily Mail, the robe made of purple silk velvet with gold embroidery was worn by King George VI (1895-1952) in 1937. Wife Camilla's coronation gown was created by British designer Bruce Oldfield.
In 2022, the royal couple chose a picture by photographer Samir Hussein for the card; this year, the picture was by Hugo Burnand. He took it on Coronation Day in the throne room of Buckingham Palace, according to the post. It is the second Christmas card from the couple since the death of Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022).
Charles' eldest son presents himself in a different setting: "Our family Christmas card for 2023", write heir to the throne Prince William and wife Princess Kate, accompanied by a black and white family portrait. Together with their three children Prince George (10), Princess Charlotte (8) and Prince Louis (5), they pose smiling in front of the camera, sometimes arm in arm.
Their card is less formal than that of the royal couple, but also less private than in previous years. In 2022, the family presented themselves holding hands in casual dress at their country estate in Norfolk. Two years ago, they chose a snapshot from their vacation in Jordan. The photo for 2023 was taken earlier this year in Windsor by Josh Sinner, as reported by People.
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- The British Royal Family, led by King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla, as well as Prince William and Kate Middleton, continue to uphold the tradition of releasing Christmas cards, showcasing their festive cheer and support for the monarchy as a symbol of entertainment and national identity.
- Despite the formality often associated with the Monarchy, Prince William and Princess Kate have chosen a less traditional and more intimate setting for their family's Christmas card this year, opting for a black and white portrait with their children, highlighting their role as a modern and loving family within the British Royal Family.
- The entertainment industry often covers the British Royal Family, including King Charles III, Queen Consort Camilla, and Prince William, with a keen interest in their Christmas cards, as these images serve not only as a personal greeting but also as a reflection of the evolving role of the Monarchy in society.
Source: www.ntv.de
