The Cambridge family Christmas card.Photo: Matt Porteous
There’s something extra jolly aboutKate MiddletonandPrince William’s Christmas card this year!
“The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are pleased to share a new photograph of their family,” a palace spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday.
The family of five poses in cozy sweaters as they sit on a haystack in front of a large pile of logs. Each of them sports a big smile, including an extra-wide grin from little Louis, who sits front and center!
The couple sent one of their cards to the NHS that included a handwritten message fromPrince Williamthanking them for their work amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Prince William and Kate Middleton take their kids to the theater.Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty
“To all the amazing NHS staff. We can never thank you enough for the dedication and sacrifices you have had to make this year. We will be forever grateful,” he wrote.
The royal couple both signed their names with a casual “William” and “Catherine.”
It’s a tradition for the royal family to share their holiday card with the public.In 2019, Kate andPrince Williamreleased one of their most candid and casual photos yet as they posed with their three kids on a vintage motorcycle sidecar.
Their2018 cardfeatured the family of five looking casual in coordinating blue ensembles at their country home Anmer Hall in Norfolk.
Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte and Prince George.AARON CHOWN/POOL/AFP via Getty
During Kate and William’s1,250-mile journey across Britainaboard the Royal Train earlier this month, they revealed that they were still unsure of their Christmas plans this year amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
“It is so difficult.We are still trying to make plans,“Prince Williamsaid. “It’s difficult to know what to do for the best.”
It was announced last week thatQueen Elizabeth, 94, hascalled off her regular trip to Sandringham for Christmas. Instead, she and husbandPrince Philip, 99, will stay at Windsor Castle, where they have spent much of their time in quarantine since March. This year will mark the first time since 1987 that the Queen will spend Christmas at Windsor rather than Sandringham.
Kate Middleton, Prince William and Queen Elizabeth on Dec. 8.Getty
Kate andPrince Williamusually join the Queen and the rest of the family for Christmas festivities at Sandringham. In fact, last year markedPrince GeorgeandPrincess Charlotte’sChristmas morning debutalongside the royals for their annual walk to church services.
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One thing is for sure: the couple are likely to get an earlywake upfrom their three kids! Prince George and Princess Charlotte were eager to start their holiday celebrations in 2018, their parents revealed to well-wishers lining the route of their church outing. When afan asked the pair how early they got up, William replied, “This morning was about 5 a.m.” Kate smiled at the answer as the crowd moaned at the early time.
source: people.com
