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A look at the royal family holiday cards over the years

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Queen Elizabeth II's 1942 Christmas card to the Grenadier Guards regiment of the British Army.
Queen Elizabeth II’s 1942 Christmas card to the Grenadier Guards regiment of the British Army. Getty Images
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Queen Elizabeth II and King Philip during their annual stay at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland, for their 1975 Christmas card.
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World News – October 6, 2020
An undated Christmas card from Queen Elizabeth and King Philip.
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A Christmas card dated 1955 shows Elizabeth II and Phillip alongside their kids Prince Charles and Princess Anne, at Omega Auctions in Stockport.
A Christmas card dated 1955 shows Elizabeth II and Philip alongside their kids Prince Charles and Princess Anne at Omega Auctions in Stockport.
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Queen Elizabeth II and King Philip with their two kids in 1953.
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A set of Christmas cards sent by Prince Charles and Diana over successive years, on display at Omega Auctions in Stockport.
A set of Christmas cards sent by Prince Charles and Diana over successive years, on display at Omega Auctions in Stockport. Alamy
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Royal family holiday cards through the years
Charles and Diana pictured in their 1981 Christmas card, which was also the year they got married. Courtesy of Hansons/MEGA
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Diana and Charles showcase their newborn son, William, in their 1982 Christmas card.
Diana and Charles showcase their newborn son, William, in their 1982 Christmas card. Courtesy of Hansons/MEGA
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Royal family holiday cards through the years
Charles and Diana with William in their 1983 Christmas card. Courtesy of Hansons/MEGA
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Royal family holiday cards through the years
Harry joined the family for their 1984 Christmas card. Courtesy of Hansons/MEGA
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The sale featured the 13 Christmas cards Princess Diana sent to Bill Pashley
William holds his baby brother Harry in Charles and Diana’s 1985 Christmas card.
Courtesy of Hansons/MEGA
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Royal family holiday cards through the years
Charles and Diana’s Christmas card in 1986 with William and Harry. Caters News Agency
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Royal family holiday cards through the years
Charles, Diana, William, and Harry in their 1991 Christmas card. This would be the couple’s last joint card as they separated in 1992. Courtesy of Hansons/MEGA
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Royal family holiday cards through the years
William and Harry were featured on Diana’s 1992 Christmas card.
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Diana, William, and Harry in their 1993 Christmas card.
Diana, William, and Harry in their 1993 Christmas card. Courtesy of Hansons/MEGA
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Royal family holiday cards through the years
Diana and her boys in their 1994 Christmas card.
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Royal family holiday cards through the years
Princess Diana in Christmas Card with Prince Harry and Prince William in 1995.
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Charles, William, and Harry pose for their 1995 Christmas card in a photo taken by Anwar Hussein.
Charles, William, and Harry pose for their 1995 Christmas card in a photo taken by Anwar Hussein. Alamy
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Royal family holiday cards through the years
Harry and William’s cousins, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, joined them for their 1996 Christmas card. Courtesy of Swann/MEGA
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Royal family holiday cards through the years
Then-Prince Charles, Prince William, and Prince Harry are pictured in a treehouse at Highgrove, Gloucestershire for their 2003 Christmas card.
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The Prince of Wales's personal Christmas card. For the second year running, the photograph was taken by Mario Testino on the grounds of Highgrove House and features The Prince of Wales, Prince William (right) and Prince Harry.
The Prince of Wales’s personal Christmas card. For the second year running, the photograph was taken by Mario Testino on the grounds of Highgrove House and features The Prince of Wales, Prince William (right) and Prince Harry. Mario Testino / Art Partnership
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A photograph of a Christmas card from Prince William which was sent to William Tallon. The card will form a part of William Tallon's collection that goes up for auction at Reeman Dansie Auctions in Colchester Essex.
Charles’ 1999 Christmas card with WIlliams and Harry was sent to William Tallon. The card will form a part of William Tallon’s collection that goes up for auction at Reeman Dansie Auctions in Colchester Essex. Alamy
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The Christmas card of Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall featuring a photograph of The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall on the second day of Royal Ascot on June 19, 2013, taken by Stephen Lock.
The Christmas card of Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall featuring a photograph of The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall on the second day of Royal Ascot on June 19, 2013, taken by Stephen Lock. Getty Images
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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with their two children
In this 2015 Christmas card, Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their two children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte pose in late October at Kensington Palace in London. EPA
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This picture was used for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's 2017 Christmas card which was taken by Getty Images royal photographer Chris Jackson at Kensington Palace showing the royal couple with their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte, Issued on Dec. 18, 2017, in London, England.
This picture was used for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s 2017 Christmas card and was taken by Getty Images royal photographer Chris Jackson at Kensington Palace. Kensington Palace via Getty Imag
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Prince William, (2R) and Kate Middleton (L) and their three children Prince Louis of Cambridge (2L), Princess Charlotte of Cambridge (C), and Prince George of Cambridge (R) posing for a photograph at Anmer Hall in Norfolk in the Autumn of 2018 for their Christmas card.
Prince William and Kate Middleton, with their three children Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte, and Prince George posing for a photograph at Anmer Hall in Norfolk in the Autumn of 2018 for their Christmas card. MATT PORTEOUS/AFP/Getty Images
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A handout photo made available on 14 December 2018 by Kensington Palace shows Britain's Prince Harry (L), Duke of Sussex, and Meghan (R), Duchess of Sussex at their Wedding Reception at Frogmore House, Windsor, Britain, 19 May 2018. The Royal Highnesses' picture from their wedding reception is revealed on their Christmas card this year.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are pictured at their wedding reception at Frogmore House, Windsor, Britain, in their 2018 Christmas card. EPA
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The 2018 Christmas card of the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall on a Christmas tree on Dec.11, 2018, in Clarence House, in London.
The 2018 Christmas card of the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall on a Christmas tree on Dec.11, 2018, in Clarence House, in London.
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William, Kate, and their kids Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte, and Prince George smile at Anmer Hall, in Norfolk, Britain in the fall of 2020 for their Christmas card.
William, Kate, and their kids Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte, and Prince George smile at Anmer Hall, in Norfolk, Britain in the fall of 2020 for their Christmas card. REUTERS
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Their Royal Highnesses' The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's Christmas card 2021, which shows The Duke and Duchess with their three children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis in Jordan.
Their Royal Highnesses’ The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s Christmas card 2021, which shows The Duke and Duchess with their three children Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis in Jordan. MEGA
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Royal family holiday cards through the years
Charles and Camilla’s 2017 card was taken by Hugo Burnand in the Orchard Room during the private 70th birthday party of The Duchess of Cornwall at Highgrove on Julyn 15, 2017.
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The 2019 Christmas card of Charles and Camilla features the royal couple driving a vintage MG TD whilst on tour in Cuba in March 2019.
The 2019 Christmas card of Charles and Camilla features the royal couple driving a vintage MG TD whilst on tour in Cuba in March 2019.
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Charles and Camilla's 2016 Christmas card photo was taken by Chris Jackson of Getty Images, showing the royal couple during their tour of Croatia where they met local performers wearing traditional dress in Tvrda, the old town of the city of Osijek.
Charles and Camilla’s 2016 Christmas card photo was taken by Chris Jackson of Getty Images, showing the royal couple during their tour of Croatia where they met local performers wearing traditional dress in Tvrda, the old town of the city of Osijek.
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Charles and Camilla's 2022 Christmas Card was taken at the Braemar Games on Sept. 3 by Samir Hussein.
Charles and Camilla’s 2022 Christmas Card was taken at the Braemar Games on Sept. 3 by Samir Hussein. Getty Images
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Royal family holiday cards through the years
Harry and Meghan’s 2023 virtual Christmas card was sent out by their Archewell organization and features a video highlighting some of the foundation’s work throughout the past year.
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Royal family holiday cards through the years
In their 2023 Christmas card, King Charles and Queen Camilla smile in a photo taken in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace following the Coronation on May 6. AP
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Royal family holiday cards through the years
Prince William, Princess Kate Middleton, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis smile for their 2023 holiday card taken earlier this year in Windsor. 🔥 Josh Shinner/Kensin🔯gton Palace/via REUTERS