A royal commentator has weighed in on the meaning behind Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales’ 2025 Christmas card.
The adorable photo features the Prince and Princess of Wales and their three kids, Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, seven. In the picture, Charlotte cuddles into her dad while Louis is sat between William’s legs. George is seen cuddled into his mum, Kate.
You can have a look at it here. Alongside the photo, a message read: “Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas.”
Now, a royal expert has suggested there may be a hidden message behind the cute family snap.
William and Kate’s Christmas card unpacked
Captured by photographer Josh Shinner in Norfolk in April of this year, the photo shows the family-of-five sitting on the grass in a field of daffodils. It appears to have been taken on a sunny day.
Perhaps not a very stereotypically ‘Christmassy’ image, but royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams claimed this would have been a deliberate decision.
A daffodil covered backdrop in the countryside has the feel of healing and rebirth.
“A royal card is invariably a photograph of senders,” he told the Daily Mail. “If they looked kitted for harsh weather, it might be viewed as symbolic, especially if the royal family has had a tough year.”
He described the festive photo as “an important public relations statement”, adding that the royal family put a lot of thought into creating their Christmas cards, to ensure that they send a positive message.
To this end, the expert claimed that the Waleses’ springtime snap is actually a “perfect example of a Christmas card,” using “rural settings to convey charm and good tidings”.
“A daffodil covered backdrop in the countryside has the feel of healing and rebirth which is an integral part of the festive season,” he explained. “Especially when Catherine, who is promoting the merits of outdoor life to children, is in remission from cancer.”
King Charles and Queen Camilla’s Christmas card
The expert’s observations can also be applied to King Charles and Queen Camilla’s 2025 Christmas card.