The British royal family has started Christmas. After the traditional Christmas carol concert hosted by Kate Middleton at Westminster Abbey, King Charles III And Queen Camilla They wanted to congratulate all citizens of the UK on these magical dates with a beautiful postcard. “I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,” the text read.
© Theoretical familySome words that have been accompanied by an image of the British head of state and his wife. A snapshot taken in April in the gardens of Buckingham Palace by photographer Millie Pilkington. This photograph belongs to the same film used to commemorate the first anniversary of the Sovereign’s coronation in May. The artist is delighted that the sovereign has used his work again. “Merry Christmas to your majesty. Really honored that you chose my picture for your card.”
© Getty ImagesFor this session, Queen Camilla chose one of her favorite dresses in her closet, a Fiona Clare design in blue. KleinWhich she complemented with gold jewellery. The smiling monarch opted for his classic light gray jacket suit and a blue tie with white polka dots, using the accessory as a nod to his wife’s outfit.
© Getty ImagesThe photo was taken on April 10, just one day after King Charles and Queen Camilla’s 19th wedding anniversary. It should be noted that, after years of fighting for their love, the couple managed to say ‘I do’ in a civil ceremony at Windsor Town Hall in front of 24 attentive people. Afterwards, a mass was held at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.
© Getty Images2024, a critical year for the British royal family
2024 was a particularly difficult year for the British royal family. In February, weeks after prostate surgery, King Charles III announced that he had cancer, without specifying the type. Exactly one month later, his daughter-in-law Kate Middleton had to deliver the same sad news. Gradually, both are taking steps that bring them closer to normality and resume their public agenda commitments, although it is true that the king has not yet said that he has finished his treatment.
© Getty ImagesIt is planned that, following tradition, the Windsors will meet at Sandringham to celebrate Christmas, with one of the most significant annual events for members of the crown being mass at St Mary Magdalene’s church on 25 December where the younger ones tend to. To monopolize all the limelight with their events. After the religious service, they all returned to the palace to watch the King’s speech on television while having dinner. As usual, the big absentees at the event will be Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who have not been seen on these days since 2018.
