Looking Back At The Best Royal Christmas Pictures

The royals are known to be a festive bunch! Every year they go all out for Christmas, with decorations and outfits that match holiday themes and patterns. And while things may look different these past few years due to the pandemic, in the past they have had large gatherings with loved ones.

Whether they're stepping out to attend their annual Christmas Day church service, or making an appearance at a fun holiday event, the royal family celebrates in style. Click through our gallery to see some of the best photos of the royals during the most wonderful time of the year!

Prince William and Duchess Kate were seen making a red carpet appearance in 2020 to attend a special pantomime with their children! The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge took Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis to the holiday event, which was held in support of frontline workers.

The British royals aren't the only ones who love a good festive family photo! In this 2004 picture, Princess Märtha Louise and Crown Prince Haakon can be seen posing with their daughters Maud Angelica and Princess Ingrid Alexandra in front of their Christmas tree.

Princess Diana can be seen with Prince William and Prince Harry at one of the annual royal Christmas Day church services. Holding a bouquet of flowers, the late Princess of Wales looked beautiful and classy as she was accompanied by her two young sons.

Princess Charlene was masked up as she gave out presents along with the help of Santa Claus in 2020! The royal spread some holiday cheer during Monaco Palace's big holiday event, the annual Christmas tree ceremony.

Sarah Ferguson certainly had some fun when she climbed atop a festive elephant topiary! Dressed in a red coat, the royal matched the pachyderm's cape, and also wore a big smile on her face.

Duchess Camilla loves decorating for the holidays, especially when it's for a good cause! Wearing a gorgeous purple dress, the royal is pictured decorating a Christmas tree at Clarence House, where she was joined by children in need.

Several of the British royals stepped out to attend the 2017 Christmas Day church service, including Duchess Kate, who looked particularly festive in her plaid jacket! Prince William, Prince Andrew, Princess Eugenie, Princess Beatrice, and Prince Harry can also be seen here. As well, this family photo marks the first time that Meghan Markle was part of their celebrations.

Queen Rania certainly seems delighted here while partaking in Jordan's big Christmas tradition— the lighting of the tree! Wearing a red coat and long black dress, she looks out at the red and green lights.

Princess Victoria looks pretty in purple! Surrounded by a bunch of children dressed in festive white outfits, the royal made an appearance at a Parisian Christmas tree ceremony back in 2009.