Royal family Christmas cards have captured Britain’s ruling family over the years. Here’s a look at how three generations of royals—Queen Elizabeth II and her descendants, from a young Prince Charles to baby Prince Harry—have said “Happy Holidays” over the years.
1952 Royal Christmas Card. Queen Elizabeth II and Philip, Duke of Edinburgh with their children Prince Charles and Princess Anne.Dave Thompson—PA Wire/AP1957 Royal Christmas Card. Queen Elizabeth II and the Philip, Duke of Edinburgh with their children Prince Charles and Princess Anne.Dave Thompson—PA Wire/AP1965 Royal Christmas Card. Queen Elizabeth II and the Philip, Duke of Edinburgh with their children Princess Anne, Prince Edward, Prince Charles and Prince Andrew.Dave Thompson—PA Wire/AP1969 Royal Christmas Card. Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh with their children Princess Anne, Prince Edward, Prince Charles, and Prince Andrew.Dave Thompson—PA Wire/AP1979 Royal Christmas Card. Queen Elizabeth II and Philip, Duke of Edinburgh with their children, from left to right, Prince Edward, Prince Charles, Princess Anne and Prince Andrew. Princess Anne's son, Peter Phillips, can be seen on the left, behind Prince Edward.Dave Thompson—PA Wire/AP1984 Royal Christmas Card. Prince Charles and Princess Diana with their children Harry and William.Dave Thompson—PA Wire/AP1989 Royal Christmas Card. Queen Elizabeth II and Philip, Duke of Edinburgh during a trip to Sark, Guernsey. Dave Thompson—PA Wire/AP1989 Royal Christmas Card. Prince Charles and Princess Diana with their children William and Harry.Dave Thompson—PA Wire/AP1991 Royal Christmas Card. Prince Charles and Princess Diana with their children William and Harry.Dave Thompson—PA Wire/AP1993 Royal Christmas Card. Prince Charles with his children Harry and William.Dave Thompson—PA Wire/AP1997 Royal Christmas Card. Prince Charles with his children William and Harry. The photograph was taken just days before the death of Princess Diana.Dave Thompson—PA Wire/AP2013 Royal Christmas Card. Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall on the second day of Royal Ascot on June 19, 2013. John Stillwell—PA Wire/APThe royal family's holiday card, taken in late October 2015 at Kensington Palace in London. Kensington Palace/Getty Images
