Princess Anne has once again charmed royal enthusiasts with the release of her annual Christmas card, much to the delight of her supporters.
The 74-year-old royal chose a heartwarming image of herself and her husband, Sir Timothy Lawrence, 69, riding together in a carriage after attending the Order of the Garter service at Windsor Castle in June.
This festive gesture was shared by The Reliant Motors Club, a group dedicated to fans of Reliant vehicles, on Facebook.
They expressed their appreciation, stating, “As always, we are honoured to receive a Christmas card from HRH The Princess Royal, who wishes all members a Happy and Peaceful Christmas and New Year.”
Inside the card, a printed message offered “Best Wishes for a Happy and Peaceful New Year,” accompanied by Anne’s personal handwritten signature.
The back of the card displayed a crown above an italic ‘A’ for Anne, making it a unique keepsake for those fortunate enough to receive it.
Fans React to the Royal Card
The release of Princess Anne’s card quickly garnered attention on social media, where royal fans shared their admiration.
Comments included praises such as “Beautiful card,” “Lovely choice of photo,” and hopes for future cards featuring her grandchildren.
Her thoughtful choice of a personal photo has made the card a hit, and fans are already looking forward to next year’s greetings.
The Wait for William and Kate’s Card
While many were excited by Anne’s festive greeting, others are eagerly awaiting the Christmas card from the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Last year, their card stirred controversy due to an apparent photo editing mistake.
The monochrome photo showed William, Kate, and their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, but an editing error led to Louis appearing to have a missing middle finger.
This sparked a conversation online and led to the palace addressing the issue.
Later, in March, the family’s Mother’s Day photograph also generated controversy due to similar editing concerns.
Kate publicly acknowledged editing the photo, apologizing for any confusion it caused.
She explained that, like many amateur photographers, she occasionally experiments with editing.
Despite requests to release the unedited version, Kensington Palace chose not to share it, reinforcing that it was meant to be an informal family picture.
Zara Tindall on Royal Christmas Traditions
Meanwhile, Princess Anne’s daughter, Zara Tindall, has given royal fans a glimpse into the Royal Family’s holiday traditions.
At a charity event in London earlier this month, Zara revealed that Christmas at Sandringham is a time for both traditional and modern family customs.
The royal family continues to uphold certain rituals, such as the black-tie dinner on Christmas Eve, where King Charles and Queen Camilla host the extended family at Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.
A charming tradition Zara shared was that even the senior royals receive stockings on Christmas Day, a custom she confirmed has been followed even by the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
“We still have stockings on Christmas Day,” she remarked.
Zara, accompanied by her husband Mike Tindall, regularly attends the Christmas celebrations, often seen walking with their children to St. Mary Magdalene Church for the Christmas Day service.
A Larger Celebration at Sandringham
As King Charles continues to embrace royal traditions, his reign has seen a slightly more inclusive holiday celebration.
Queen Camilla, too, has extended invitations to her own family, making the festivities at Sandringham an even larger affair.
Despite this, the Tindall family, along with Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, remain the stars of the Christmas Day celebrations, with Zara’s children already making their mark as adorable participants in royal holiday traditions.