In the midst of the media storm that has led to the premiere of the documentary
Enrique and Meghan
on Netflix, the princes of Wales have chosen a sunny day as the setting to congratulate this Christmas.
In their new family portrait, their first
Christmas
under the new dukedom and Charles III's first Christmas as King, William of England and Kate Middleton are casual and informal.
In the photograph, they appear walking smiling and dressed in a relaxed way -in jeans and sneakers- with their three children.
Hand in hand with the heir to the British throne is nine-year-old Prince George (second in line of succession), wearing a Ralph Lauren polo shirt, blue shorts and Nike sneakers, along with his sister, seven-year-old Princess Charlotte , with a summer jumpsuit from Sfera, the firm of El Corte Inglés and, by the hand of this, Prince Luis, four years old, with a sailor polo shirt and pants from Trotters.
The Christmas print is the work of photographer Matt Porteous, a regular at some of the family's most intimate and personal portraits such as Prince Louis's christening, Prince George's third birthday, and his 2018
Christmas
. It was taken earlier this year in Anmer Hall, just a couple of kilometers from Sandringham, which was one of Elizabeth II's favorite residences, in the British county of Norfolk.
The choice is not accidental, but rather a tribute to the Queen of England, who died on September 8, since this country house where the princes of Wales usually spend their holidays was precisely the wedding gift that the queen gave her. made the couple
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It is not the first time that the little princes wear Spanish signatures, since the care of the heirs to the British throne is the Palencian nanny María Teresa Turrión, who also takes care of the children's clothing.
The little
royals
have surprised with pieces of children's clothing minted in San Sebastián, Valladolid or from national firms based in London.
Since Jorge wore a coat from the Spanish brand Pepa&Co when he was two years old, articles about the fashion worn by the princes have been recurring both in Spain and in the United Kingdom.
The Christmas greeting from the Princes of Wales comes two days after the first Christmas greeting from Carlos III and Camila as kings.
The photograph chosen by Carlos and Camila for their
Christmas
was taken on September 3, five days before the death of Elizabeth II, at the Braemar Games in Scotland.
Precisely the queen, already delicate in health, missed that event for the first time in her 70-year reign.
The so-called Braemar Gathering is a celebration of traditional Scottish games, sports and dances in Braemar, a town about 58 kilometers west of Aberdeen, a town close to Balmoral Castle, the summer residence of the British royal family and where the Queen.
Christmas plans will continue with the tradition established by Elizabeth II.
Although Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret enjoyed Christmas in Windsor as children (especially during World War II), for years family members have normally spent the holiday period at their country residence, Sandringham, and will do the same. this year, as confirmed by Buckingham Palace.
What is yet to be confirmed is whether Enrique of England and Meghan Markle will be among those present.