29 Reasons We Love Royal Christmas Cards
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Christmas is a time of peace and goodwill — and for the past 70 years, some pretty amazing royal Christmas cards! There's the retro glamour of the '40s and '50s to Diana's awesome shoulder pads in the 1980s, plus adorable mini-versions of William and Harry and some insight into Prince Charles's more eccentric side. Keep reading for 29 of our favorite cards from the British royals, then check out the best photos of their holiday celebrations over the years.
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From King George Vl, 1947
Because of Princess Margaret's Mona Lisa smile.
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From the Queen,1954
Because we remember that the Queen was once a 27-year-old mother of two, who was also the head of a country.
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From the Queen Mother, 1954
Because in 1954, the Queen looked like a movie star.
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From the Queen, 1957
Because Prince Philip cut quite a dashing figure.
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From the Queen Mother, 1965
Because of the hat, handbag, opera gloves, and hand lightly touching her pearls . . .
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From the Queen, 1966
Because sometimes the royal family look like a family folk band. . .
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From the Queen, 1969
. . . and sometimes they look like the cast of a TV show.
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From the Queen, 1972
Because of Princess Anne's fabulous '70s hair.
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From Charles and Diana, 1983
Because William was once as cute as Prince George.
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From Charles and Diana, 1984
Because Princess Diana looks so Princess Diana.
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From the Queen Mother, 1987
Because a fan goes with everything.
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From the Queen, 1987
Because of mini Prince Harry in a kilt!
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From the Queen Mother, 1993
Because of this corgi's comedic expression.
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From Diana, 1995
. . . and timeless.
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From the Queen, 1996
Because who doesn't love reclining on a cliff?
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From Prince Charles, 1996
Because how many shepherd's crooks does one family need?
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From Prince Charles, 1999
Because sometimes the family looks like a Ralph Lauren ad campaign.
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From Prince Andrew, 2001
Because they show that even after divorce, you can still send a holiday card together.
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From Prince Charles, 2002
Because Prince Charles comes across as a bit of a laugh.
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From Charles and Camilla, 2012
Because these two look like they have a lot of fun together.
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From William and Kate, 2017
Because you have to commemorate your last Christmas as a family of four.