The Prince and Princess of Wales have released their annual Christmas card, offering royal watchers a festive glimpse into their family holiday tradition. The newly unveiled portrait features Prince William, Princess Kate and their three children smiling together outdoors in a serene, grassy meadow dotted with early spring daffodils.
The image, shared Thursday, continues the couple’s custom of marking the holiday season with a family portrait that balances royal formality with a relaxed, intimate tone. The setting’s vibrant shades of green serve as the palette for the family’s coordinated earth-toned outfits.
A Cozy, Color-Coordinated Royal Moment
In the photo, William wears a rich green sweater layered over a baby blue button-down, standing close to the family. Kate complements the natural backdrop in a deep brown knit sweater paired with a crisp white shirt and plaid trousers.
Their children — Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7 — match the understated styling of their parents. Charlotte sports a patterned green sweater and scarf, George appears in a brown vest, and Louis wears a sweater similar to William’s. The subtle coordination creates a classic holiday feel without leaning on traditional holiday motifs.
The family stands shoulder to shoulder, smiling warmly toward the camera, reflecting the Wales family’s hallmark of relatable family imagery and a modern approach to royal portraiture.
A Royal Tradition Through the Years
Holiday card releases have become a cherished annual moment fans anticipate from the royal household. Past portraits have featured the family in cozy indoor settings, casual outdoor activities, or travel moments highlighting personal memories from the year.
This year’s portrait continues the trend of natural, candid-feeling imagery that focuses on togetherness over ceremony. Royal observers note that these photo releases offer meaningful glimpses into how William and Kate intentionally present family life as relatable, grounded and unified.
Balancing Royal Duties and Personal Warmth
The Wales couple traditionally releases family photos and cards at the end of the year to coincide with public messaging about gratitude, service and community. The Christmas card also arrives ahead of the royal family’s upcoming holiday engagements, including appearances at seasonal charity events and public church services.
In recent years, William and Kate have emphasized hands-on parenting alongside their royal responsibilities. As their children mature, the carefully managed release of portraits continues to build public familiarity while maintaining boundaries around the children’s private lives.
A Message of Festive Continuity
This year’s card, steeped in earthy tones and gentle smiles, signals continuity for the family amid a shifting royal landscape. By choosing a natural setting instead of a formal backdrop, the Waleses present a warm, approachable image reflective of modern royal messaging.
With the holiday season underway, the card serves as both a symbolic gesture of goodwill and a reminder of the family’s evolving public presence as their children grow into young royals.
