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King Charles III and Queen Camilla Reveal 2025 Christmas Card With Intimate Rome Portrait

The photograph marks their 20th anniversary, signaling continuity of royal duties during the King's cancer treatment.

Overview

  • The Royal Family released the card on December 6 via the official Instagram account.
  • The image was taken in April at Villa Wolkonsky in Rome during the state visit to Italy and shows the couple holding hands as they marked 20 years of marriage.
  • Coverage highlights a relaxed, personal tone that departs from the formal royal portraits typically used for seasonal cards.
  • Buckingham Palace has indicated the King intends to attend the Sandringham church service and record his annual Christmas address while continuing treatment.
  • The card carries the printed greeting, “Wishing you a very Happy Christmas and New Year.”