Charles and Camilla release first Christmas card as King and Queen Consort
For the first time in 70 years, Britain has a new monarch bringing them into the holiday season.
The royal family have finally unveiled the 2022 Christmas card, featuring Kings Charles III and his wife Camilla, the Queen Consort.
“Wishing you a very Happy Christmas and New Year,” the card said, alongside a photo of the couple at the Braemar Games, a gathering of the Scottish highland games that has been held since 1832. The picture was taken by royal photographer Samir Hussein.
This is the second consecutive year that a photograph of Hussein's has been selected for a royal Christmas card.
🎄✉️ We’re pleased to share this year’s Christmas Card from The King and The Queen Consort.
📸 @samhussein, taken at the Braemar Games in September 2022. pic.twitter.com/Dzpqf62TWf
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) December 11, 2022
This year's image was captured on September 3, just five days before Queen Elizabeth II, died at Balmoral Castle.
Charles and Camilla's 2021 card featured an image that Hussein took of the couple wearing face masks amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In it, the then Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall were at the Royal Ascot horserace, with Charles helping his wife adjust her mask.
Christmas is a major time of year for the royals, with many traditions. In previous years, the Queen would personally deliver gifts to members of the household at Buckingham Palace, donate money to different charities and hand out Christmas puddings.
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