The Prince and Princess of Wales have shared their 2024 Christmas card! It features an idyllic portrait of a smiling mom, dad, and kid playing in a field of spring daffodils. The photo features the family’s two sons, Prince George and Prince Louis. In parallel they are celebrating two even more important milestones: George just turned 12, and Louis just turned 7! Each boy features dressed in coordinating outfits, highlighting the family connection that is clear in the family’s joy.
The image, taken by leading portrait photographer Josh Shinner in April, depicts a happy new chapter for the royal family. George’s ensemble consists of a checked button-down oxford shirt topped with a warm igloo fleece gilet. On the other hand, Louis matches his checked shirt with a chic V-neck sweater. This deliberate selection of outfits is a reflection of these kids’ individual styles. Beyond that, it makes the card’s holiday spirit more contagious.
Each Christmas, senior members of the British royal family provide a little window into their lives. They foster a sense of accountability and encourage improvement by sharing their Christmas card with family, friends, and colleagues. The Prince and Princess of Wales continue this tradition, further exemplifying their devotion to family values while fulfilling their royal obligations.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, has received wide acclaim for her award-winning royal tours. She’s as well-known for her photography as she is for her writing. As a passionate amateur photographer, she’s always taking pictures of her kids and posting those on holidays and birthdays. While renowned photographers like Mario Testino, Chris Jackson, and Millie Pilkington have documented royal family moments, this card highlights Catherine’s personal touch in preserving cherished family memories.
In interviews during the past few months, Prince William has opened up about the difficulties experienced by the family in that first year. He predicted 2024 to be the “most difficult year of my life.” Catherine expressed his sentiments as she, herself, started to come back to royal life after her fight with cancer. In September 2024, she announced that she had completed chemotherapy and is “doing what I can to stay cancer free,” demonstrating resilience and hope during trying times.
This year, King Charles and Queen Camilla shared their official Christmas card with us. It includes a family photo taken to mark the couples’ 20th wedding anniversary, and the fairy tale-themed Christmas card received from the Prince and Princess of Wales. These releases represent the next step of the royal family’s ongoing efforts to engage with the public at the end of each calendar year.
