Buckingham Palace has revealed the official 2024 Christmas card king charles and his wife, queen camilla,
On Saturday, the palace released the image chosen for the festive greeting card, which was taken by Millie Pilkington earlier this year. Pilkington, one of the United Kingdom’s most respected portrait photographers, has taken many family photographs over the years.
The happy couple were photographed in the gardens of Buckingham Palace in April.
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It shows the 76-year-old King Charles, wearing a gray suit and blue tie, in side profile with his hands in his pockets. Camilla, 77, stands next to him, wearing a blue wool crepe ensemble by luxury fashion designer Fiona Claire.
The message inside the card reads: “Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a very Merry New Year.”
It’s a more casual choice than the photo taken in the throne room of Buckingham Palace after the king’s coronation last year.
Senior members of the Windsor clan traditionally send a copy of the seasonal card to family, friends and colleagues.
Royal-watchers will now be keen to see this year’s card from the Wales family.
The Prince and Princess of Wales have been busy in recent times. Prince William Traveled to France on Saturday to join world leaders at the reopening of Notre Dame. The Paris cathedral has undergone extensive restoration following a devastating fire in 2019.
While in the French capital, the heir to the British throne met with US First Lady Jill Biden and President-elect donald trump,
Friday evening, William’s wife katherine Hosted its annual Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey.
The evening – which was dedicated to those who have “shown love, kindness and empathy towards others in their communities” – included performances from the Westminster Abbey Choir as well as breakout British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean, American musician Gregory Porter and UK hitmaker Paloma included performances. Faith.
Prince William, Olympic champion swimmer Adam Peaty and actors Sophie Okonedo, Michelle Dockery and Richard E. Grant gave readings.
