Prince William and Kate’s Christmas card photo sparks fan backlash
This isn’t the first time the royal family has raised eyebrows with their holiday card choices. The 2024 card, which included a computer-generated snowy GIF, also drew attention, especially since it coincided with Princess Catherine sharing a pre-recorded video announcing she had completed chemotherapy following her March 2024 cancer diagnosis.
A year of fresh beginnings
The Waleses’ 2025 Christmas card comes after a particularly challenging period for the family. William described 2024 as “brutal,” according to Sky News, while Catherine revealed earlier this year that she had fully recovered from cancer. Since her diagnosis, the family has largely stayed out of the public eye.
The couple has also moved into Forest Lodge, an eight-bedroom home in Windsor Great Park, symbolizing a new chapter. Catherine recently hosted her fifth Together at Christmas carol service, celebrating community heroes who make a difference.
Christmas plans with the King and Queen
Prince William and Princess Catherine are expected to spend Christmas Day with King Charles and Queen Camilla at Sandringham, according to the BBC.
The King and Queen released their own Christmas card on December 7. That portrait, also taken in April, marked their 20th wedding anniversary at Villa Wolkonsky, the British ambassador’s residence in Rome. Their card features a dark red frame and a traditional message:
“Wishing you a very Happy Christmas and New Year.”
