Today, Kensington Palace unveiled a new festive photograph of the Wales family.
The accompanying caption expresses the joy of the Prince and Princess of Wales in sharing this new family snapshot, captured in Norfolk, likely during the summer judging by the greenery. Renowned photographer Matt Porteous, who has previously captured the family for their 2020 and 2018 holiday greetings, took this photo.
Earlier this week, King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort, also released their holiday greeting, photographed by Samir Hussein at the Braemar Games in September.
Reflecting on past Cambridge/Wales family photos, in 2021, they posed during a trip to Jordan, with the Duchess in a Sea NY dress.
The 2020 family photo, taken by Mr. Porteous at Anmer Hall, shows a casual yet intimate family moment.
In 2019, the Duchess herself captured the family’s festive moment.
The 2018 photo by Mr. Porteous is particularly cherished, showing the family in a relaxed setting at Anmer Hall, with the Duchess in a Fjällräven Övik Re-Wool Style sweater and a gingham checked shirt.
A more formal image was chosen for the 2017 holiday card, captured by Chris Jackson, featuring the Duchess in a Catherine Walker suit.
The 2016 image, taken during a children’s party on their Canada tour, shows the Duchess in a Chloé dress.
The family’s first official Christmas photo in 2015 featured young Princess Charlotte and Prince George, captured by Chris Jelf at Kensington Palace.
In 2014, images of a cheerful Prince George on the steps of Kensington Palace were released, taken by Edward Lane Fox.
In the latest photo, Kate revisits a look from May 2019, captured by Matt Porteous at the Chelsea Flower Show unveiling.
The Duchess wore the Mabel Shirt by MiH Jeans, a light cotton broderie Anglaise piece with a floral pattern, during June 2020 Zoom calls for the UK’s Volunteers Week.
Details on the children’s outfits in the new photo can be found in tonight’s What Kate’s Kids Wore post.
Join us Thursday when the Princess of Wales hosts her second annual Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey.
