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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Kristin Contino

Royal Expert Reveals the Secret Meaning Behind William and Kate's "Symbolic" Christmas Card Photo

Prince William, Princess Kate, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and Prince George sitting in a field of flowers.

The Royal Family's Christmas cards have finally all been released, and with the exception of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's snow-themed design, none of the images exactly feel Christmassy. Prince William, Princess Kate and family posed in a field of daffodils for their annual card, while King Charles and Queen Camilla used an anniversary snapshot from their trip to Italy in April. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's second holiday photo, shared by Meghan on Instagram, also reflects a sunny, springlike setting.

The lack of Christmas theming in these cards is a deliberate choice by the Royal Family, according to royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams. He told the Daily Mail that a spring or summer photo is specifically used to brighten spirits during the cold winter months.

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