Traditionally, the royals publish a Christmas card for Advent. This year's photo of King Charles III. and Queen Camilla surprised.
London – 2024 was not an easy year for the British royal family. Both King Charles III. (76) His daughter-in-law Princess Kate (42) also had to undergo treatment for cancer. Fortunately, both royals are now on the mend. To end the year in style, Charles and Queen Camilla (77) have now published their traditional Christmas card.
Christmas greetings from King Charles and Queen Camilla: Photo is from April
This year's photo is likely to surprise royal fans. The royal couple then dressed the photographer Millie Pilkington. Loud Hello! The recording was made in April to celebrate Charles' one-year anniversary on the throne. The background is spring-like: the royals stand in front of the colorful blooming gardens of Buckingham Palace.
Charles wears a gray suit and a blue patterned tie. He casually put one hand in his trouser pocket. Camilla matched her husband's outfit in color. She combines her indigo blue dress by designer Fiona Clare with gold earrings – the 77-year-old does not wear any other jewelry. The royal couple smiles relaxed into the camera. There was nothing to indicate the British monarch's diagnosis.
King Charles and Queen Camilla: A departure from the lavish Christmas card motif
The photo shoot coincided with another happy anniversary: just one day before, Charles and Camilla had celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary. The couple married in Windsor on April 9, 2005. No wonder they were all smiles during the spring-like shoot. “We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,” reads the royal Christmas card.
According to the BBC, the photo also represents the moment when Charles' health began to improve. He returned to his official duties as monarch in April. Last year, Charles and Camilla appeared much more pompous. The photo at the time showed the royals at the coronation on May 6, 2023 in their throne robes and with a magnificent crown. Source used: Instagram.com/theroyalfamily, bbc.com, hellomagazine.com
