Kate MiddletonandPrince William’s family Christmas card is full of sweet and unexpected details — but did you catch them all?
The royal couple is celebrating their first holiday season as the Prince and Princess of Wales, and keeping with tradition, they’ve shared a new family photo that is being used on the cards. In the shot, Prince William and Princess Kate walk, both 40, along a path holding hands with their three children:Prince George, 9,Princess Charlotte, 7, andPrince Louis, 4.
While the sunny and casual nature of the portrait was the first thing many people noticed, a closer look reveals some cute clues into life in the Wales household.
Kate’s Royal Rewear
Kate Middleton.Karwai Tang/WireImage
Princess CharlotteandPrince LouisBreaking the Chain
At first glance, it appears that all five family members are holding hands in the photo. However, a closer look reveals thatPrincess CharlotteandPrince Louisare actually unlinked, with Louis' hand hidden behind his sister’s.
Memorably, Princess Charlotte held her little brother’s hand in hischristening portraits, but she’s also been known to set him straight. During the Trooping the Colour parade in June, Princess Charlottestopped Prince Louis from wavingduring their carriage ride when she seemingly felt he was a little too enthusiastic. Undeterred, Prince Louis continued waving just a moment later.
Matching Shirts
The entire family is dressed casually in coordinating shades of blue, with Princess Kate andPrince Williamsporting jeans while all three of their children wear shorts. It appears that bothPrince WilliamandPrince Georgeare matching in another way, both wearing Ralph Lauren collared shirts.
Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte at Trooping the Colour on June 2.Karwai Tang/WireImage
Prince George’s Relaxed Fit
Adding an extra layer of casualness to the family photo,Prince George’s polo shirt is untucked — unlike Kate, William and Louis, who all have their tops neatly tucked into their pants. The future monarch’s easygoing moment is a fun divergence from his sharp suits and ties that he’s been wearing more often as he joins his parents on royal outings.
A Favorite Photographer
Matt Porteous / The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge/Kensington Palace via Getty
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Perfectly in Sync
As the family walks towards the camera, it’s hard to miss how the parents and the children are matching. Both Princess Kate andPrince Williamappear mid-stride with their left legs in front, while all three kids are coordinating with their right legs leading.
Prince William’s Gaze
While Kate, George, Charlotte and Louis are all facing the camera,Prince Williamcooly looks off to the side. He looks extra laidback — and his natural smile and hand placed in his pocket add to the photo’s overall casual feel.
source: people.com
