King Charles & Queen Camilla’s 1st Christmas Card: Photo – Hollywood Life +2023



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King Charles III and his wife Queen Consort Camilla Parker Bowles, have issued their first ever Christmas card since he became the reigning monarch. The King, 74, and Camilla, 75, both looked regal in the elegant portrait taken by Sam Hussein at the Braemar Royal Highland Gathering on September 3. The occasion was just days before his mother’s death queen elizabeth at the age of 96 on 8 September 2022. “Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,” read a message on the inside of the card, posted in front of a Christmas tree at London’s Clarence House, in red letters.

View of the British King Charles III.  And Camilla, the Queen Consort's Christmas 2022 card, released in front of a Christmas tree at Clarence House, London.  The Royals photo was taken by Samir Hussein at the Braemar Games on 3rd September 2022Royals Christmas Card, London, United Kingdom - 11th December 2022
King Charles III and Camilla, the Queen Consort feature on their first Christmas card for 2022. The image can be seen on a card taken in front of a Christmas tree. (Jonathan Brady/AP/Shutterstock)

In the photo, the king is looking straight ahead, seen from the side, and is smiling. He wore a beige blazer and crisp white shirt, along with a vacation-appropriate black and green striped tee. Meanwhile, Camilla is seen staring at her 17-year-old husband in a green ensemble with red accents and a matching green hat. She also wore pearl earrings reminiscent of those worn regularly by her late mother-in-law.

King Charles III and The Queen Consort Camilla visit Wrexham Association Football Club and are joined by club owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney the day after the Netflix documentary about Harry and Meghan airs.  09 Dec 2022 Pictured: King Charles III.  and The Queen Consort Camilla visit Wrexham Association Football Club and are joined by club owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney the day after the Netflix documentary about Harry and Meghan airs.  Photo credit: News Licensing / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342 (Mega Agency TagID: MEGA924721_001.jpg) [Photo via Mega Agency]
King Charles III and The Queen Consort Camilla visit Wrexham Association Football Club and are joined by club owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney the day after the Netflix documentary about Harry and Meghan airs on September 9. (News Licensing / MEGA)

King Charles was present at the event to celebrate the opening of the Queen Elizabeth Platinum Jubilee Archway and cut a rope for the occasion, which also included a series of competitions including tug of war.

The former Prince of Wales became King Charles III on September 8, 2022 following the death of his mother, who served an impressive 70 years on the throne. of the United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth kingdoms. Notably, Charles has yet to be officially crowned, however the date for the historic ceremony has been set for Saturday May 6th at Westminster Abbey. The event is reported to be an abbreviated version as Charles continues to seek to modernize the monarchy. In a press release, Buckingham Palace said the event will be “rooted in longstanding traditions” but will also “reflect the role of the monarch today and look to the future”. Specific details for the coronation – dubbed Operation Golden Orb – are yet to be confirmed outside of the date.

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