Prince William and Kate Middleton pose with children for the 2023 Christmas card
Prince William And Princess Kate Middleton unveiled their 2023 Christmas card on Saturday, December 9, and their three children all look grown up.
The photo, taken by Josh Shinner, is a black and white portrait of William and Kate, both 41, with their children. Prince George, 10, stood next to his mother and Prince Louis, 5, stood next to his father, while Princess Charlotte, 8, sat on a chair in the middle. The family wore matching outfits: crisp button-up shirts and jeans. Charlotte and Louis even wore identical loafers.
“Our family Christmas card for 2023 🎄❤️,” the caption on the official from the Prince and Princess of Wales Instagram message read.
It’s a change from last year’s card, which was a colorful summer portrait of the family walking hand-in-hand along a tree-lined path. The family coordinated in blue outfits for the 2022 photo.
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King Charles III And Queen Camille also unveiled their Christmas card on Saturday, which featured a photo of the couple in full coronation regalia. “Wishing you a very happy Christmas and New Year,” the card reads.
“🎄This year’s official Christmas card features a photograph of the King and Queen, taken in the Throne Room of Buckingham Palace on Coronation Day by Hugo Burnand,” read a caption on the royal family’s official statement Instagram.
The Christmas cards come just one day after the royal family gathered for the annual meeting Together with Christmas carol service in London’s Westminster Abbey. The event, hosted by Kate, is being organized to bring UK residents together over the festive period and recognize those who have gone above and beyond to help the community.
Kate’s sister, Pippa Middleton and husband James Matthews were in attendance alongside some of William’s extended family members. Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, Prince Michael of Kent And Dame Gabriella Kingston were there too Peter Phillipsthat sister accompanied Zara Tindal and his daughters, Savannah Phillips, 12, and Isla Phillips, 11. Princess Beatrice brought stepson Wolfie, 7, along with husband to the event Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.
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Although the King and Queen were not at the concert, William and Kate are expected to join Charles and Camilla to celebrate Christmas at Sandringham Estate. The royals traditionally attend the December 25 church service at St. Mary Magdalene Church and take a walk to greet well-wishers before the service.
Last December, an insider spoke exclusively We weekly that Charles is “just as determined to introduce some new, more modern traditions and implementations of his own as the family enters a new era.” Still, he prioritized family. He invited his sister to his celebration in 2022 Princess Anne as well as brother Prince Edward and wife Sophie, and even a scandal-ridden brother Prince Andreas.
Prince Harry and woman Meghan Marklehowever, was not present due to their estrangement from the royal family. It is expected that they will spend their holidays in the US again in 2023.