King Charles and Queen Camilla will send Christmas cards to over 750 people this year, continuing a long-standing royal tradition. The cards will be sent to world leaders, diplomats, family, friends, and staff.
As people who have travelled all over the world, King Charles and Queen Camilla have encountered hundreds of important world leaders and foreign diplomats who they regularly maintain contact with. So, when it comes to the festive season, Their Majesties have an unenviable list of people to send their Christmas greetings to.
Unbelievably, the couple's annual card will be delivered to more than 750 people around to world - including to foreign diplomats, international leaders, Heads of State, friends, family and members of staff. Sending a personalised Christmas card is a historic royal tradition and has been carried out by members of The Firm for generations. While not yet updated to take into account King Charles' accession, the Royal Family website explains: 'Each year, The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh send around 750 Christmas Cards, which will usually feature a family photo. The card is signed 'Elizabeth R' and 'Philip' and features their official cyphers. Family, friends, and Members of The Royal Household will likely be the recipients of The Royal Christmas Card, but British and Commonwealth Prime Ministers, Governor-General and High Commissions may also be sent one.' An annual Christmas card from the monarch is not the only gift royal staff get as they also receive a special token to thank them for their service. This tradition that the monarch follows was originally started by King Charles' great-grandfather, King George V, and carried on by his grandfather, King George VI. The late Queen would buy her staff a special yuletide gift each year, just like her father and grandfather. The Queen bought her staff Christmas puddings and also gave them a greeting card from herself. For their card in 2023, King Charles and Queen Camilla chose a poignant Coronation Day photograph taken in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace by one of their favourite photographers, Hugo Burnan
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