The family of five was photographed on the same day that a video was shot back in September, in which Kate disclosed that she had finished her most recent round of chemotherapy.
Wishing everyone a very happy Christmas ? pic.twitter.com/pL3t13sTlu
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) December 19, 2024
Given that William and Kate frequently release brand-new photos for their yearly Christmas cards, the decision to use the previously seen photo represents a significant shift in the custom.
In other news, King Charles had a pre-Christmas meal at Buckingham Palace today, but neither William nor Kate attended.
According to a royal source, the couple is already in Norfolk at Anmer Hall, their home on the Sandringham estate, as scheduled, and they are excited to spend Christmas with the rest of the Royal family at Sandringham.
The family of five frequently hides out at Anmer Hall during the school breaks.
A source told the Royal Observer: “Whether the Prince and Princess of Wales attend the King’s luncheon or opt for an early retreat to Anmer Hall, their choices will undoubtedly influence public perceptions of the Royal family’s balance between duty and personal life in this most bizarre of royal years.”
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