Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco smile by the tree with their twins for festive snap (after William and Kate’s black and white family portrait was mocked)
- The royal family put on a festive display in formal attire for their 2023 card
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Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco’s 2023 Christmas card has been unveiled and it’s given the British royals a run for their money when it comes to festive cheer.
In the image, the royal, 65, and the former Olympic swimmer, 45, can be seen posing alongside their young children Crown Prince Jacques and his twin sister, Princess Gabriella, who both celebrated their ninth birthday last week.
While the Palace is yet to release the official portrait, an early copy was shared by a royal fan account on Instagram. The official version is expected to have higher definition.
Unlike the Prince and Princess of Wales’s casual Christmas card, Monaco’s royal family took a much more formal approach.
Princess Charlene looked spectacular in a sophisticated cowl neck velvet dress in burnt copper.
Prince Albert stands in formal attire behind his smiling family in a glamorous photograph released for this year’s annual Christmas Card
The mother-of-two sweetly embraced her son Jacques, who leant into his mother’s chest in the snap.
Smiling in front of a Christmas tree, Albert matched his son and dressed to the nines in a tuxedo. He stood behind his family for the photoshoot while keeping one hand firmly on his wife’s back.
Nine-year-old Gabriella put on a sweet display in a deep crimson dress, which, like her mother’s, was made of velour.
It comes after Princess Charlene stunned in a silver ensemble as she posed with Father Christmas at the Christmas Ball of the Hotel de Paris in Monaco last Friday.
The former Olympian was without her husband Prince Albert at the festive event.
Opting for classic Hollywood glamour, the South African born royal was sure to turn heads in the fitted glittering dress which she paired with diamond earrings and a bold make-up look.
With a striking red lip and smokey eye, the Princess styled her hair into a choppy bob.
It comes just a day after Charlene was joined by Princess Stephanie at the inauguration of the Christmas village in Monaco.
Princess Charlene of Monaco stunned in a silver ensemble as she posed with Father Christmas at the Christmas Ball of the Hotel de Paris in Monaco last Friday
Unlike Prince Albert and Princess Charlene, the British royals took a more casual approach to their Christmas card this year
The royal added festively glamorous as she donned a red tartan ensemble to attend Christmas illuminations last week.
Former Olympian Charlene attended the event with her husband Prince Albert II both of whom appeared in good spirits at the do. They were accompanied by Princess Stephanie of Monaco.
Mother-of-two Charlene was elegant and sophisticated, with her now trademark blonde pixie cut neatly styled into a side parting.
And she added to her old-school glamorous appearance with a classic make-up look.
Her fresh complexion was the picture of health. She wore a classic cats-eye make-up style, wearing liquid black eye-liner with a flick, and voluminous eye lashes.
Princess Charlene of Monaco stunned in a silver ensemble as she posed with Father Christmas at the Christmas Ball of the Hotel de Paris in Monaco on Friday
Opting for classic Hollywood glamour, the South African born royal was sure to heads in the fitted glittering dress which she paired with diamond earrings and a bold make-up look
But the centrepiece of her elegant make-up style were her lips, which were impeccably lined and filled in with a classic red colour.
Meanwhile, her husband was also dapper, in a dark two-piece suit, which he wore with classic lace-up shoes and a dark jacket.
The couple both smiled as they posed for photographs together, and with the President of Monte-Carlo Societe des Bains de Mer (SBM) Stephane Valeri.
Parents Princess Charlene and Prince Albert did not appear to be accompanied by their eight-year-old children, twins Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella.
The couple’s festive outing follows a recent appearance they made at the end of November, when they attended a glitzy gala for the Monaco National Day.
Princess Charlene (pictured) was the picture of old-school glamour, with a festive red, tartan coat and and elegant make-up look complete with red lip
Once again, mother-of-two Charlene, was the image of sophistication in a long-sleeved sequined scarlet gown, accentuated by a bright red lipstick.
She once again opted for an Old Hollywood-esque look, styling her blonde tresses into gelled curl.
Again, she opted for a dramatic make-up look with long eyelashes and dewy blush
Charlene appeared relaxed as she handed out presents to the event’s attendees.
The annual charity distribution is part of a number of events organised by the Red Cross in the run-up to Christmas in Monaco and sees members of the royal family gift presents to those in need.
Charlene wrapped up from the cold in a navy wool gilet with leather lapels, which she layered over a black roll neck jumper and trousers.
The event saw members of the royal family speak to some of the Red Cross volunteers who took part in the gift distribution.
They also listened to the story of vulnerable people who were stocking up on gifts ahead of Christmas.
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