It's that time of the year again when monarchies from around their world share their annual Christmas card photo. King Charles and Queen Camilla were one of the first to release their card and the couple opted for a sentimental picture.
Their Majesties chose their 20th wedding anniversary portrait, taken by royal photographer Chris Jackson, in the grounds of Villa Wolkonsky, the British ambassador's residence in Rome, in April earlier this year.
The Prince and Princess of Wales's offering over the years has varied over the years - from a sleek black and white studio shoot of the fivesome in 2023 to a snap of the family on holiday in Jordan in 2021.
This year, the couple chose a springtime portrait, showing William and Kate cuddling their three smiling children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, as they sat on the grass, surrounded by daffodils, in Norfolk.
Meanwhile, royals such as the Monegasque and the Belgians often release glamorous, festive photoshoots, with Princess Charlene wowing in a metallic knitted dress from Ralph Lauren.
Take a look at all of the royals' Christmas cards from around the world…
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© Aaron Chown/PA WireTheir Majesties pictured in Rome
King Charles and Queen Camilla
The King and Queen's message inside their card read: "Wishing you a very Happy Christmas and New Year". It is usually sent out to family, friends, world leaders, diplomats, charities and organisations. The image shows Camilla wearing a white and beige coat dress by Anna Valentine and a lily of the valley brooch, while the King is dressed in a blue pinstripe suit with a grey tie and a silk handkerchief in his chest pocket.
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© Josh ShinnerThe Waleses cuddled up for the camera
The Prince and Princess of Wales
The image, released on Kensington Palace's social media, shows William and Kate sitting on the grass amid spring daffodils surrounded by their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
Charlotte, ten, is seen resting her head on her father's shoulder and holding onto his arm, a relaxed Louis is leaning back sitting between William's legs, and Kate has her arm around George.
The post read: "Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas."
The family snapshot was taken by photographer Josh Shinner in Norfolk in April.
It appeared to be the same photoshoot used to capture portraits for George's 12th and Louis' seventh birthdays.
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© Vanessa von Zitzewitz / Palais princierPrince Albert and Princess Charlene with their twins
The Monaco royals
Prince Albert and Princess Charlene's family Christmas card was taken at the Prince's Palace of Monaco, and shows the royals posing in front of a roaring fire and a tree decorated with twinkling lights, and navy and copper baubles. Princess Charlene looks beautiful in a metallic pleated belted dress while sitting next to her daughter, Princess Gabriella, who is dressed in a pink chiffon frock with silver ballet pumps. Prince Albert and his heir, Prince Jacques, match in blue suits with white open-collared shirts.
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© Instagram / @qldqueenslandThe couple chose a relaxed image
Princess Anne and Sir Tim Laurence
The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence's low-key Christmas card was shared by the Governor of Queensland and shows the couple in a carriage on the island of Sark.
The pair visited Sark along with Guernsey as part of the Liberation Day 80th anniversary celebrations in May. The message inside the card read: "With best wishes for a happy and peaceful Christmas and New year."
Princess Anne recently visited Australia in November, carrying out engagements in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to mark the 100th anniversary of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals.
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Spanish royals
The Spanish royals all posed together for their annual Christmas card, with the family-of-four taking the photo in the Asturian town of Valdesoto. The choice of location is to reference their recognition of small municipalities and agricultural settings. The left-hand side of the card read: "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2026," while the right-hand side said: "With all our affection and best wishes".
The family also released a second card, featuring their five dogs in front of a Christmas tree. The photo was snapped at Queen Sofia's residence of Zarzuela Palace.
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The Jordanian royal family
The Jordanian royal family has unveiled their spellbinding holiday card for the year ahead.
In the special image, the royal family were all dressed in elegant shades of light blue and sage green and was photographed in the garden of their royal residence, Al-Maquar in Aman, Jordan.
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© Kary BarthelmeyThe new Grand Duke celebrated with his family
Luxembourg royals
It was a big year for Grand Duke Guillaume as he ascended to the throne. For the Christmas card, he was seen with his wife, Grand Duchess Stephanie, and their two children, Prince Charles and Prince Francois. Francois was seen holding a festive elf, while Charles held on to a reindeer. The family were seen in front of a Christmas tree, that was decorated with oversized baubles and candy canes.
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© Royal Palace, Belgium / Vlad VDKKing Philippe and Queen Mathilde with their four children
Belgian royals
The Belgian royal family's 2025 Christmas card also had a springtime feel. Taken at their royal residence, the Royal Palace of Laeken in Brussels, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde and their four children are all smartly dressed. The monarch coordinated with his sons, Gabriel and Emmanuel in suits, while Queen Mathilde looked lovely in a floral printed dress. Princess Eleonore chose a white lace broderie dress and Princess Elisabeth stood out in a bright green dress by Natan.
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The Norwegian royal family
The Norwegian family shared a beautiful feastive featuring King Harald V, Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, and Princess Ingrid Alexandra. Alongside their 2025 were the words: "Wishing everyone a holly jolly Christmas."
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© Instagram / @mariechantal22The Greek royal family
Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece shared the family's official Christmas card to her Instagram page. In the photograph, she appears alongside her husband, Prince Pavlos, and their five children: Olympia, Constantine, Achileas, Odysseas and Aristides.
The message shared alongside their card read: "Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year," in both Greek and English, signed by the seven family members.
