King Charles and Queen Camilla have chosen a photograph of them taken in Rome for their official Christmas card.
The photograph, taken in April during their state visit to Italy, shows the smiling couple standing side by side on a garden path. The inside greeting reads “Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and New Year.”
The King, standing on the left, is wearing a dark blue and gray tie, while the Queen is wearing a white and beige coat dress.
This photograph is his fourth Christmas card since Charles became king.
The image, captured by photographer Chris Jackson, was taken on the grounds of Villa Wolkonsky, the residence of the British ambassador in Rome.
It was taken to commemorate the King and Queen’s 20th wedding anniversary.
The Queen also wears a lily of the valley brooch, a symbol of lasting love.
This year’s photograph, like last year’s, is a more informal image than the one chosen for Christmas 2023.
Last year’s photograph was captured by Millie Pilkington and was taken as the King returned to public duties following his cancer diagnosis and treatment.
The couple were photographed smiling in the garden of Buckingham Palace on what appeared to be a sunny day.
In 2023, the King and Queen chose a photograph of themselves in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace following the coronation.
Senior members of the Royal Family regularly publish Christmas images used to decorate official holiday cards.
It will take several days for the royal couple to personally sign all the cards, which will be sent to people around the world, including family, friends, world leaders and organisations.
