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PICS: Royals around the world pose for regal festive Christmas card snaps

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If there is one thing that royals across the world have in common, it's that they know how to take an elegant family picture. Each year fans of the families wait with baited breath to see their annual Christmas card pictures.

From London to Luxembourg, this year's royal snaps do not disappoint! There is nothing that gets us into the festive spirit like a heartwarming card.

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Let's take a look at how the royal families across the world approached their annual Christmas card this year...

King Charles and Camilla

The 2024 Christmas card of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in front of a Christmas tree at Buckingham Palace in London. Pic: Aaron Chown/PA Wire
The 2024 Christmas card of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in front of a Christmas tree at Buckingham Palace in London. Pic: Aaron Chown/PA Wire

Charles and Camilla kept their Christmas card very simple this year. Instead of having an extravagant photoshoot, the couple opted for a pre-existing snap.

They picked a snap that was taken back in April, to mark one year since the coronation. The picture, which was taken by photographer Millie Pilkington, shows the pair posing close together.

They stood in the manicured Buckingham Palace gardens. Camilla wore a deep blue flowy dress, while Charles opted for a traditional suit.

Keeping with the minimalistic theme, the card read: 'Wishing you a very happy Christmas and New Year' in red print.

Prince Harry and Meghan

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Christmas card featuring a new photo of Archie and Lili
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Christmas card featuring a new photo of Archie and Lili. Pic: Omid Scobie / X

Prince Harry and Meghan went all out for their Christmas card this year, opting to share a collage of six sweet snaps from core moments that they shared throughout the year, including their visits to both Nigeria and Columbia.

The couple included a message on the front of the card, reading: 'On behalf of the office of Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Archewell Productions and Archewell Foundation, we wish you a very happy holiday season and a joyful New Year.'

The new photo of Archie and Lili on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Christmas card. Pic: Omid Scobie / X
The new photo of Archie and Lili on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Christmas card. Pic: Omid Scobie / X

The pair included a rare snap of their children, five-year-old Archie, and three-year-old Lilibet in the collage. The picture showed the little ones running up to get a hug from their mum and dad.

The Spanish Royals

The Spanish Royal Family's official Christmas card featuring a photo of King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia and their children, Princess Leonor and Princess Sofia. Pic: REX
The Spanish Royal Family's official Christmas card featuring a photo of King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia and their children, Princess Leonor and Princess Sofia. Pic: REX

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia have one photogenic family! The Spanish monarch posed alongside his wife and their two daughters, 19-year-old Princess Leonor and 17-year-old Princess Sofia.

The colourful snap appears to have been taken specifically for the Christmas card, back in June. The picture was taken back in June when the royals presided over the Solemn Changing of the Royal Guard.

The family of four looked as close as ever as they beamed for the picture, despite the couple's marriage being a topic of controversy this year.

The Spanish message inside the card translates to: 'Merry Christmas, and may we all face the New Year with greater confidence.' It also includes a tribute to victims of the Valencia floods earlier this year.

The Luxembourg Royals

Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg gathered the whole family together to pose for their Christmas card snaps.

The sweet snap showed the pair smiling in bright colours, alongside their five children and adorable grandchildren, taken in the summer.

The Monaco Royals

Monaco Royal family Christmas card
Pic: Monaco Royal family Christmas card /Instagram

Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco opted for a gorgeous minimalistic portrait, posing with their two little ones in front of the festive setting of a fireplace and a Christmas tree.

The pair matched their 10-year-old twins, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, in muted cream and brown tones.

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