The Prince and Princess of Wales’s annual family portrait has become a familiar fixture of the festive season. Last year’s image carried particular poignancy, arriving after Kate Middleton had completed chemotherapy for cancer (she later announced her remission in January). By contrast, this year’s photograph has a more relaxed feel, with an emphasis on family life.
Taken by photographer Josh Shinner in Norfolk in April, the image shows the family gathered on lush grass scattered with daffodils, dressed in coordinated outfits. Shared on Kensington Palace’s social media channels, the previously unseen photograph is captioned: “Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas.”
