2023 Royal Christmas Cards from Will + Kate, Harry + Meghan and More
Catherine, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte, Prince George, Prince Louis, Prince William, Prince of Wales and the Reverend David Stanton
'Tis the season for holiday cards and we've got royal mail!
From the UK to Spain and California, royals all around the world have been extending season's greetings, including the Prince and Princess of Wales, Princess Charlene and Prince Albert, and Queen Letizia and King Felipe. Continue reading to see which photos your favorite royals used for their 2023 holiday cards...
Royal Christmas Cards 2023
British Royals
The Prince and Princess of Wales
Prince William and Catherine's annual Christmas card photo was taken earlier this year in Windsor. The Prince and Princess of Wales, along with their three kids, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, dressed down for the sweet picture, coordinating in white button-down shirts. Photographer Josh Shinner, who snapped the black-and-white image, wrote on Instagram: "It was such a pleasure to photograph The Prince and Princess of Wales and their family for the Christmas portrait this year. Without doubt one of the most relaxed and enjoyable sittings I’ve ever had, and I now have a whole new set of jokes that are right on my level thanks to the children…"
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla
Their Majesties chose a photo from their coronation day. The portrait, showing the newly crowned King and Queen wearing their robes and crowns (the Imperial State Crown and Queen Mary’s Crown, respectively) was taken by Hugo Burnand on May 6 in Buckingham Palace's Throne Room. “Wishing you a very Happy Christmas and New Year," the message inside King Charles and Queen Camilla's card reads.
Princess Anne and Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence
King Charles' sister Princess Anne and her husband Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence's 2023 holiday card was shared by the Reliant Motor Club, which the Princess Royal is an honorary member of. Anne signed the card containing the message: "With Best Wishes for a Happy and Peaceful Christmas and New Year."
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who reside in California with their kids Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, used a picture of themselves from the closing ceremony of the 2023 Invictus Games in Düsseldorf. Per PEOPLE, the card was a virtual greeting sent via email on behalf of their Archewell organization. It reads, "We wish you a very happy holiday season. Thanks for all the support in 2023!"
Related: See the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh's holiday greeting
Monegasque Royals
Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco
Grace Kelly's son's 2023 card exudes glamour. Prince Albert and his son Prince Jacques sported bow ties while Princess Charlene and her daughter Princess Gabriella were dressed in velvet for the festive photo. The royal couple and their twins reportedly posed for the picture inside of the palace. The card's message in French, English and Monagasque (via PEOPLE) reads: "May this holiday season bring all the happiness for you and your loved ones. Merry Christmas and happy New Year 2024."
Spanish Royals
King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain
A family photo from Princess Leonor's milestone 18th birthday was chosen for King Felipe and Queen Letizia's annual Christmas card. The royal couple's two daughters, Leonor—who is the future Queen of Spain—and Infanta Sofia, posed between them for the picture, which was taken on Oct. 31. In English and Spanish, a printed message reads, “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2024," while below a handwritten message translates to, “We wish this with all our affection.”
Belgian Royals
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium
Belgium's King Philippe and Queen Mathilde—looking festive in red— were surrounded by their children Princess Elisabeth, Prince Gabriel, Prince Emmanuel and Princess Eléonore in this year's Christmas card, which marks the royal family's tenth holiday photograph since Philippe became monarch in 2013.
Greek Royals
Crown Prince Pavlos and Crown Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece
Like the Wales family, Crown Prince Pavlos and Crown Princess Marie-Chantal opted for a black-and-white picture for their holiday card featuring their kids—Princess Olympia, Prince Constantine, Prince Achileas, Prince Odysseas and Prince Aristides—this year. Sharing the card on her personal Instagram, Marie-Chantal wrote: "Peace Love Happiness and sunshine in 2024! ?? ????."
How to send a holiday card to King Charles and Queen Camilla?
Individuals wishing to write to King Charles III can mail their cards to:
His Majesty The King
Buckingham Palace
London SW1A 1AA
How to send the Prince and Princess of Wales a holiday card?
While the contact details for the Prince and Princess of Wales are not listed on the royal family's website, Clarence House is continuing to handle Their Royal Highnesses' mail, according to Gert's Royal Replies. Cards to Prince William and Catherine can be sent to:
Clarence House
London SW1A 1BA
