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King Charles and Queen Camilla
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“Wishing you a very Happy Christmas and New Year,” the inscription read.
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Kate Middleton and Prince William
Casual clothes and a sunny stroll definedKate MiddletonandPrince William’s latestChristmas wishes. The Prince and Princess of Wales walked hand in hand with their three children —Prince George, 9,Princess Charlotte, 7, andPrince Louis, 4 — in Norfolk, England.
“Sharing a new picture of the family for this year’s Christmas card! 🎄” the snap was captioned on social media.
03of 12Meghan Markle and Prince HarryArchewell FoundationMeghan MarkleandPrince Harrychose a glamorous black-and-white picture from the recentRobert F. Kennedy Ripple of Hope Award Galain New York City for theirholiday cardthis year.“Wishing you a joyful holiday season,“the messagefrom the Duke and Duchess of Sussex read. “From our family to yours, and on behalf of our teams at The Archewell Foundation, Archewell Audio, and Archewell Productions, we wish you health, peace, and a very happy new year.”
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
Archewell Foundation
Meghan MarkleandPrince Harrychose a glamorous black-and-white picture from the recentRobert F. Kennedy Ripple of Hope Award Galain New York City for theirholiday cardthis year.
“Wishing you a joyful holiday season,“the messagefrom the Duke and Duchess of Sussex read. “From our family to yours, and on behalf of our teams at The Archewell Foundation, Archewell Audio, and Archewell Productions, we wish you health, peace, and a very happy new year.”
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Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex
Sophie, Prince Edward and Queen Elizabeth.PA Images/INSTARimages.com
Prince Edwardand Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Forfar remembered “happy days” withQueen Elizabeth IIin their holiday greetings. The royal couple chosetwo photosto honor the late Queen during the first Christmas season since her death in September.
“In memory of happy days,” the message said, referring to the inset image of the Queen and Prince Philip.
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Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco
Monaco’s royal family Christmas card 2022.Courtesy of Prince’s Palace
Joyeux Noël! PEOPLEexclusively revealedthe royal family of Monaco’s holiday card, featuring a formal portrait ofPrince Albert IIandPrincess Charlenewith their twin childrenCrown Prince JacquesandPrincess Gabriella, both 8.
06of 12Prince Frederik and Princess Mary of DenmarkThe Crown Prince Family/InstagramMerry Christmas from Australia!Crown Prince FrederikandCrown Princess Marygave a glimpse into their trip to their southern hemisphere with their four children —Prince Christian, 17,Princess Isabella, 15, and 11-year-old twinsPrince VincentandPrincess Josephine. The family is visiting Australia, where Princess Mary is from andwhere the royal couple met, for the first time in five years.“Merry Christmas from ‘Down Under’ — where we celebrate Christmas in Tasmania 🇦🇺. Here there are neither freezing temperatures nor just trees, but summer and warm weather,” theInstagramcaption joked, alluding to the chillier weather in Denmark.
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Prince Frederik and Princess Mary of Denmark
The Crown Prince Family/Instagram
Merry Christmas from Australia!Crown Prince FrederikandCrown Princess Marygave a glimpse into their trip to their southern hemisphere with their four children —Prince Christian, 17,Princess Isabella, 15, and 11-year-old twinsPrince VincentandPrincess Josephine. The family is visiting Australia, where Princess Mary is from andwhere the royal couple met, for the first time in five years.
“Merry Christmas from ‘Down Under’ — where we celebrate Christmas in Tasmania 🇦🇺. Here there are neither freezing temperatures nor just trees, but summer and warm weather,” theInstagramcaption joked, alluding to the chillier weather in Denmark.
07of 12King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of BelgiumBas Bogaerts/Belgian Royal PalaceThe Belgian royal family spread Christmas cheer times four, sharing their holiday message in the country’s three official languages — Dutch, French and German — plus a translation in English.“Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,” said the inset message accompanying a formal shot of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde with their four kids — Princess Elisabeth, 21, Prince Gabriel, 19, Prince Emmanuel, 17, and Princess Eleonore, 14. In a sweet detail, the family dogs snuggled up at their feet.
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King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium
Bas Bogaerts/Belgian Royal Palace
The Belgian royal family spread Christmas cheer times four, sharing their holiday message in the country’s three official languages — Dutch, French and German — plus a translation in English.
“Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,” said the inset message accompanying a formal shot of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde with their four kids — Princess Elisabeth, 21, Prince Gabriel, 19, Prince Emmanuel, 17, and Princess Eleonore, 14. In a sweet detail, the family dogs snuggled up at their feet.
08of 12King Felipe and Queen Letizia of SpainCasa de S.M. el Rey / Spanish Royal Household via GettyFeliz Navidad!King FelipeandQueen Letiziareleased a shot of their teenage daughters, Princess Leonor, 17, and Infanta Sofia, 15, hugging before bright autumn foliage.“Very affectionately and with our best wishes,” read a handwritten note.
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King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain
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Feliz Navidad!King FelipeandQueen Letiziareleased a shot of their teenage daughters, Princess Leonor, 17, and Infanta Sofia, 15, hugging before bright autumn foliage.
“Very affectionately and with our best wishes,” read a handwritten note.
09of 12Prince Haakon and Princess Mette-Marit of NorwayThe Royal Court/InstagramThe Crown Prince family of Norway wished the public a merry Christmas with a casual photo, addressing the stress felt when King Harald V washospitalized for an infectiona week before the holiday. The King, 85, was released after a three-day stay, andjoined his family at churchon Sunday.“It was a slightly different run-up to Christmas this year and the Crown Prince’s family is grateful for all the consideration that has come while the King has been in hospital, and are very happy that he is now home,” read the caption of the snap of Crown Prince Haakon, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, and their two children, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, 18, and Prince Sverre Magnus, 17, before a tree.
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Prince Haakon and Princess Mette-Marit of Norway
The Royal Court/Instagram
The Crown Prince family of Norway wished the public a merry Christmas with a casual photo, addressing the stress felt when King Harald V washospitalized for an infectiona week before the holiday. The King, 85, was released after a three-day stay, andjoined his family at churchon Sunday.
“It was a slightly different run-up to Christmas this year and the Crown Prince’s family is grateful for all the consideration that has come while the King has been in hospital, and are very happy that he is now home,” read the caption of the snap of Crown Prince Haakon, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, and their two children, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, 18, and Prince Sverre Magnus, 17, before a tree.
10of 12King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the NetherlandsRoyal House of the Netherlands/Twitter"Have a blessed Christmas and a healthy and prosperous 2023,” read theinsetof King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima’s simple holiday card. “Many thanks for the heartwarming wishes we received from you.“The royal couple smiled in evening attire, posing close with their three teenage daughters —Princess Catharina-Amalia, 19, Princess Alexia, 17, and Princess Ariane, 15 — plus the family pup!
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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands
Royal House of the Netherlands/Twitter
“Have a blessed Christmas and a healthy and prosperous 2023,” read theinsetof King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima’s simple holiday card. “Many thanks for the heartwarming wishes we received from you.”
The royal couple smiled in evening attire, posing close with their three teenage daughters —Princess Catharina-Amalia, 19, Princess Alexia, 17, and Princess Ariane, 15 — plus the family pup!
11of 12Prince Pavlos and Princess Marie-Chantal of GreeceMarie- Chantal/InstagramThe royals of Greece were festive in their holiday best, posing before a fireplace in a luxe room.“Merry Christmas 🎄♥️🎄 2022,” Crown Princess Marie-Chantal captioned theInstagramimage, where she posed arm-in-arm with her husband, Crown Prince Pavlos, and their five children — Princess Olympia, 26, Prince Constantine, 24, Prince Achileas, 22, Odysseus, 18, and Aristides, 14.
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Prince Pavlos and Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece
Marie- Chantal/Instagram
The royals of Greece were festive in their holiday best, posing before a fireplace in a luxe room.
“Merry Christmas 🎄♥️🎄 2022,” Crown Princess Marie-Chantal captioned theInstagramimage, where she posed arm-in-arm with her husband, Crown Prince Pavlos, and their five children — Princess Olympia, 26, Prince Constantine, 24, Prince Achileas, 22, Odysseus, 18, and Aristides, 14.
12of 12Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of LuxembourgGrande-Duchesse Maria Teresa/TwitterEverybody in! Like many parents of large families, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa and Grand Duke Henri opted for a collage montage for their latest Christmas card.“May the peace and joy of Christmas accompany you throughout this New Year 2023,” the message readThe seven photos (clockwise from upper left) showed Prince Guillaume and Princess Stephanie with their sonPrince Charles, 2, Maria Teresa and Henri, Prince Félix and Princess Claire with their 8-year-old daughter Princess Amalia and 6-year-old son Prince Liam,Prince Louis, his sons Prince Gabriel, 16, and Prince Noah, 15, Prince Sébastien,Princess Alexandraand her fiancé, Nicolas Bagory.
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Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg
Grande-Duchesse Maria Teresa/Twitter
Everybody in! Like many parents of large families, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa and Grand Duke Henri opted for a collage montage for their latest Christmas card.
“May the peace and joy of Christmas accompany you throughout this New Year 2023,” the message read
The seven photos (clockwise from upper left) showed Prince Guillaume and Princess Stephanie with their sonPrince Charles, 2, Maria Teresa and Henri, Prince Félix and Princess Claire with their 8-year-old daughter Princess Amalia and 6-year-old son Prince Liam,Prince Louis, his sons Prince Gabriel, 16, and Prince Noah, 15, Prince Sébastien,Princess Alexandraand her fiancé, Nicolas Bagory.
source: people.com
