Looking forward with his eyes fixed to the future, his wife smiling at him warmly, the King shares an image of positivity and contentment for his Christmas card this year.
Chosen by the royal couple, the photo is a significant one. It was taken at the Braemar Games in Scotland on 3 September – five days before his mother the Queen’s death. The games themselves were one of her favourite events, which she never missed until this year, when the then Prince of Wales stood in for her. It was one of his last duties as heir to the throne.