- William and Kte ditch royal glitz for casual chic
- In their 2023 family Christmas card
- THEY embrace a 'normal' vibe
In a stunning display of royal relatability, Prince William (41) and his wife, Kate Middleton (41), also known as the Prince and Princess of Wales, have flipped the script on traditional holiday pomp with their latest family Christmas card. The royal couple, along with their adorable brood—Prince George (10), Princess Charlotte (8), and Prince Louis (5)—are causing a stir with their monochrome magic, donning white button-downs and denim in a move that's got everyone talking!
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Forget the tinsel and tiaras; this year's card screams "just like us" and fans are eating it up! One social media sage hit the nail on the head, exclaiming, "It’s giving JC Penny. They’re just like us!!!!" And isn't that just the breath of fresh air we all needed?
While King Charles (75) and Queen Camilla (76) keep it regal with their throne room snap, the Wales family is all about that studio portrait simplicity. But don't let the casual vibes fool you; this is a meticulously crafted message from William and Kate, who are determined to give their kids a taste of the ordinary life.
A peek behind the lens of the relaxed royal Christmas card photoshoot
A palace insider spilled the tea praising Kate's influence: "Those children look pretty happy with life. A lot of it is the stabilizing normality Kate brings—and that's how she grew up. William absolutely loves it." And who wouldn't? With their new digs in Windsor, the family is setting a new standard for royal living.
The man behind the lens, Josh Shinner, couldn't contain his delight, sharing on Instagram, "Without doubt one of the most relaxed and enjoyable sittings I’ve ever had..." He even got a comedy upgrade, courtesy of the royal kiddos, though he's keeping those zingers under wraps!
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While the Cambridge crew is no stranger to the public eye, William and Kate are the masters of the privacy tightrope. They share snippets of their family life, but always with a keen eye on what stays behind closed doors. And let's be real, who doesn't love seeing them in their natural habitat—whether it's school runs or getting down and dirty in the great outdoors?
This royal couple is charting their own course, with a nod from the late Queen Elizabeth and then-Prince Charles to prioritize family over formality. As a friend put it, "Royal families over the generations haven't had the chance to get those foundations right, but they have.”
So, hats off to the Prince and Princess of Wales for keeping it real this holiday season and showing the world that sometimes, the best way to stand out is to fit in.
