7 things you didn’t notice about William & Kate’s Christmas card
There’s something so very heart-warming about seeing the young royals posing for their family photograph to be used on their Christmas card.
Kate’s glossy hair, Will’s striking Diana-esque smile, George’s little shorts and socks, and Charlotte’s gorgeous little cheeks and shiny sandals.
It’s enough to bring a smile to the face of even the most non-Christmas-loving soul out there.
But if you got all misty eyed when you saw the snap, you may have missed some of the detail.
1. Family resemblance
It’s been mentioned in the past, but as Princess Charlotte gets older it’s even more obvious just how much she looks like her grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, at the same age.
2. Body language
The way the family are standing and interacting tells us a lot about how strong this family unit is. Kate’s arm protectively around Prince William’s, Will’s hands firmly planted on Prince George’s small shoulders, George is squeezing his father’s fingers, and Charlotte is planted confidently and firmly in front of her mother.
3. Recycled rags
The family are all sporting outfits that have done the rounds in front of the press before. Keen to show their ‘real’ side, the foursome are happy to recycle their (designer) threads at numerous events.
4. Girls vs boys
In most of the press images of the family, you’ll notice Will with George and Kate with Charlotte. Perhaps it’s easier to be in charge of the same child on each outing. It will be interesting to see how they cope when baby number three comes along in April 2018.
5. Are they dropping a hint?
Royal watchers wonder whether the family in blue could be a subtle sign that baby number three is a little boy. Despite them not announcing the sex of their previous children, some are clinging on to this small detail as a proclamation of their impending child being male.
6. It’s a bit more formal
In previous years the family have been known to pose in more casual attire in a relaxed style, rather than all dressed up in front of a white wall. It’s been revealed that the photo was in fact taken earlier this year, which could explain why there’s not so much as a hint of tinsel in sight.
7. It’s their last foursome photo
This will be the last time the four royals will grace the Christmas cards, as next year there will be a new addition to the family. If the older children are anything to go by, it’s sure to be extremely cute.
Do you think Kate is having a little boy? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments.