Royals around the globe have dropped their annual holiday cards this December, flaunting family snapshots from Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco, the Prince and Princess of Wales, and King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain. These cards radiate festive vibes and highlight the royals’ unwavering dedication to their families.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle released a holiday card featuring a rare photo of their son Prince Archie and daughter Princess Lilibet, expressing their wishes for a happy holiday season and a joyful New Year on behalf of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Archewell Productions, and Archewell Foundation.
King Charles and Queen Camilla
King Charles and Queen Camilla chose a stunning photograph of themselves taken in the gardens of Buckingham Palace in April for their 2024 Christmas card. The card features the couple in bloom, symbolizing the beauty of spring. The message inside is a heartfelt wish for a happy Christmas and New Year.
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium
The Belgian royal family, including Princess Elisabeth, Prince Gabriel, Prince Emmanuel, and Princess Eléonore, posed for a Christmas card photo with their parents, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, wishing them a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Prince William and Princess Kate
The Wales family has released their 2024 Christmas card, featuring a family portrait of Prince William and Princess Kate with their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. The photo, taken from a family video, shows the Waleses together outdoors, wearing blue-and-white outfits. Kate wears a white dress with a blue pattern, while William wears a blue button-down. The kids match in cornflower-blue shirts, while Charlotte wears a white blouse with a blue skirt. The card concludes with a message of “Wishing you a very Happy Christmas and New Year.”
King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain
The Spanish royals honored DANA victims with their 2024 Christmas card, featuring a poignant excerpt from Francisco Brines’ poem “A Trace of Happiness.” In English, it says, “And I seek a face that reflects light, someone who, like me, though only holding death, also holds, as I once did, defying it, life.” The card also includes a message from Felipe, Letizia, and their daughters, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia, wishing them a Merry Christmas and a confident New Year.
Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco
Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco chose a warm family photo for their 2024 Christmas card. The royal duo and their twins, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, donned neutral sweaters for the snap by Eric Mathon.