King Charles and Queen Camilla were among the first royals to reveal their Christmas card from 2025, and this year it’s rich in romance and symbolism.
Among the first recipients of this royal season’s announcement was India Hicks, a longtime family friend, former model and goddaughter of King Charles, who also served as a bridesmaid at his wedding to Princess Diana in 1981.
The card arrives amid a poignant chapter for India, who recently revealed she faced a fast-moving skin cancer diagnosis but has since been given the all-clear following surgery.
The couple chose a sentimental portrait to mark their 20th wedding anniversary, taken in the gardens of Villa Wolkonsky, the British ambassador’s residence in Rome, during a state visit in April.
The classic style of King Charles and Camilla’s card leans on warm tradition rather than outright holiday kitsch, with the King in a sharp blue pinstripe suit and the Queen resplendent in a cream coat dress.
The annual Christmas card tradition has become a fascinating insight into how modern royalty balance duty and personality.
Over the years, the Prince and Princess of Wales have mixed sleek studio portraits with relaxed family portraits, while other European monarchies such as the Monegasque and Belgian royal houses opt for their own glamorous, fashion-forward celebratory shots.
