We get rare snapshots into the lives of the Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate, along with their beautiful children George, Charlotte and Louis. So, their annual Christmas card, released to mark the festive season is a brilliant milestone to see how the family have grown over the years.
From images of little George when he was just a newborn, to seeing Charlotte look all grown up at eight years old, it’s a time honoured tradition and one royal fans look forward to each year.
So, without futher ado, here are all the Christmas cards the Wales’ have put out over the years, from when they were first married.
2023
Taking a break from the outdoor photography, the Prince and Princess of Wales opted for a studio shot in 2023, featuring the family in white shirts and jeans, looking relaxed. The image was lensed by photographer Josh Shinner, who is known for his fashion photography.
2022
As their first Christmas as the Prince and Princess of Wales, the 2022 photo featured the family near their home in Norfolk. The children looked very grown up in the stunning slap, taken by royal family photographer Matt Porteous.
2021
2021’s photo featured a cave backdrop on the family’s trip to Jordan.
2020
Louis was bringing the Christmas cheer this festive season, in a fun, rustic image that was much needed after a tough year.
2019
2019 saw the Wales’ (then the Cambridges) take two new photos, one taken around a motorbike and side car and another released on Christmas Day taken by Kate Middleton herself.
2018
The Wales spent 2018 taking a more casual image, of the family at their home ‘Anmer Hall’. It was Louis’ first Christmas photo.
2017
This Christmas card saw Will and Kate pose with George and Charlotte, all dressed in blue. It was taken by photographer Chris Jackson.
2016
Princess Charlotte sure was a gorgeous little one in her second family portrait, taken during their tour of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
2015
In 2015, Kensington Palace shared a photo of the Wales’, as their first Christmas as a family of four.
2014
Christmas 2014 was a low-fi affair, with this gorgeous snap of the family shared. It would also be their last Christmas card with Prince George as an only child.
2013
Just a toddler, George could not be cuter in this christening photo, shared to celebrate William and Kate’s first Christmas as parents.
2011
Not exactly a Christmas photo, but it’s hard not to remember 2011 as the year Prince William and Princess Catherine finally tied the knot.
