King Charles & Queen Camilla Are Regal In 1st Christmas Card: Photo

King Charles and Queen Camilla looked elegant in the newly released Christmas card, which was a portrait of them at a Highland Gathering before Queen Elizabeth's death.

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King Charles III and his wife, Queen Consort Camilla Parker-Bowles, have released their first-ever Christmas Card since he’s become 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 Sept. 3. The occasion was just a few days before the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth at the age of 96 on Sept. 8, 2022. “Wishing you a very Happy Christmas and New Year,” a message inside the card, placed in front of a Christmas Tree at London’s Clarence House, read in red font. The card was also released on The Royal Family’s Instagram account along with a message reading, “We’re pleased to share this year’s Christmas Card from The King and The Queen Consort.”

View of Britain's King Charles III and Camilla, the Queen Consort's 2022 Christmas card released on taken in front of a Christmas Tree, at Clarence House, London. The photograph of the Royals was taken at the Braemar Games on the Sept. 3, 2022 by Samir HusseinRoyals Christmas Card, London, United Kingdom - 11 Dec 2022
King Charles III and Camilla, the Queen Consort are seen in their first Christmas card for 2022. The image is seen in a card taken in front of a Christmas Tree. (Jonathan Brady/AP/Shutterstock)

In the photo, the King looks straight ahead as he’s seen from the side and smiling. He wore a beige blazer and a crisp white shirt, along with a holiday-ready black and green striped tea. Meanwhile, Camilla is seen gazing at her husband of 17 years in a green ensemble with red accents and a matching green hat. She also wore a pearl of pearl earrings, reminiscent of the ones her late mother-in-law wore on a regular basis.

King Charles III and The Queen Consort Camilla visit Wrexham Association Football Club and are joined by the clubs owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney the day after the Netflix Harry and Meghan documentary aired. 09 Dec 2022 Pictured: King Charles III and The Queen Consort Camilla visit Wrexham Association Football Club and are joined by the clubs owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney the day after the Netflix Harry and Meghan documentary aired. 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 the clubs owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney the day after the Netflix Harry and Meghan documentary aired on Sept. 9. (News Licensing / MEGA)
King Charles was present at the event to celebrate the opening of the Queen Elizabeth Platinum Jubilee Archway, cutting a rope to mark the occasion that also included a number of competitions including tug-of-war.

The former Prince of Wales became King Charles the III of the United Kingdom and and 14 other Commonwealth realms on Sept. 8, 2022, after the death of his mother who spent an impressive 70 years on the throne. Notably, Charles has yet to be officially coronated, however, the date has been set for the historic ceremony on Saturday, May 6 at Westminster Abbey. The event is reported to be a shortened version as Charles further attempts to modernize the monarchy. In a release, Buckingham Palace said that the event will be “rooted in longstanding traditions” but will also “reflect the monarch’s role today and look towards the future.” Specific details for the coronation — dubbed Operation Golden Orb — have yet to be confirmed outside of hte date.