The Prince and Princess of Wales are sending sunny Christmas wishes.
Kate MiddletonandPrince Williamrevealed a new portrait of their family — including their three children,Prince George, 9,Princess Charlotte, 7, andPrince Louis, 4 — that is being used as this year’s holiday card. The picture shows the five family members holding hands, all dressed casually for a sunny stroll. Both Prince William and Princess Kate both sport jeans, while George, Charlotte and Louis all wear shorts and sneakers.
“Sharing a new picture of the family for this year’s Christmas card!” they captioned the snap on social media.
Last year,Prince Williamand Princess Kate chose apreviously unseen photoshowing them posed with their kids during a private family trip to Jordan.
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The country holds significance for Kate, as she lived in Jordan for two years as a child when her father worked for British Airways.Prince Williamalso previously visited Jordan as part of his tour of the Middle East in 2018.
For 2019’s photo, the family of five posed in cozy sweaters on a haystack in front of a large pile of logs at Anmer Hall. They each sport a big smile, including an extra-wide grin from little Louis, who is front and center.
The young royals are likelycelebrating Christmas at schoolthis month. According to theschool’s website, “Christmas festivities and opportunities make it even more special for our pupils, with every single child performing in a Christmas event, including Christingles, Nativities, Pre Prep House singing competitions and of course, our end of term Carol Service.”
The family is preparing for their first holiday season since the death ofQueen Elizabethin September, after which King Charles III madePrince Williamthe new Prince of Wales as heir to the throne.
Each Christmas, the royal family makes a trip to St. Mary Magdalene church for mass, after which they greet well-wishers. They then head back to Sandringham to enjoy a traditional turkey holiday feast.
Prince GeorgeandPrincess Charlottemade theirChristmas morning debutalongside the royals for their annual walk to church services in 2019.
This year, King Charles will record his first Christmas broadcast, which the family traditionally watches at 3 p.m. local time on December 25.
Kate Middleton, Princess Charlotte, Prince William and Prince George at Christmas 2019.Joe Giddens/PA Images via Getty
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This year will also see Kate host hersecond annual Christmas carol concert.King CharlesandQueen Camillaare set to attend the event on Dec. 15.
source: people.com
