See the Best Royal Photos of 2025
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Rachel KingDecember 19, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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This year was a bit of a reset for the British royal family. In an interview with Eugene Levy on Appleâs The Reluctant Traveler, Prince William shared that last year was âthe hardest yearâ of his life. But after being diagnosed with an undisclosed cancer and completing chemotherapy treatment in 2024, Kate Middleton made her full return to work in 2025.
Further, King Charles made many more public appearances this year, although he was briefly hospitalized in March due to âtemporary side effectsâ from his own ongoing cancer treatment. After his initial diagnosis in February of last year, Buckingham Palace said they would not be sharing what type of cancer Charles has, only specifying it was not prostate cancer. But a palace aide said in May that the King was dealing âincredibly wellâ with cancer.
Princess Anne also made a personal comeback, riding horseback again at Trooping the Colour in June after sustaining a head injury the previous summer. It was reported earlier this year that the Princess Royalâs âaccident was so much worse than anyone let on and it took quite a while for her to feel herself again.â
Across the pond, Prince Harry and Meghan renewed their partnership with Netflix, inking a new multi-year first look deal in August. The Duchess of Sussex also saw the premiere of not one but two seasons of her lifestyle show, With Love, Meghan, as well as the launch of her lifestyle brand, As Ever. The first eight products sold out nearly immediately when it launched at the beginning of April. As Ever later added a rosé wine, a holiday collection, and limited edition chocolates.
In September, Prince Harry also reunited with King Charles for their first in-person meeting in 19 months. The reunion lasted just under an hour at Charlesâs home, Clarence House, after which the Duke of Sussex headed to a previously scheduled engagement with his Invictus Games Foundation. It was the first time father and son had seen each other since February 2024.
There were also a few lows for the British royals, including the loss of Katharine, Duchess of Kent, who died at the age of 92.
Prince Andrewâs former friendship with Jeffrey Epstein also continued to make damaging headlines. His ex-wife Sarah Ferguson was dropped by charities in September after an email she is said to have sent to Epstein was made public. In October, King Charles began the process to formally remove his brother Andrewâs royal titles. The former Duke of York will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, and heâs moving from Royal Lodge to a private residence on the Sandringham estate.
In short, itâs been an eventful 12 months for the Windsors. Here, see the most memorable royal photos of 2025:
January 10, 2025
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Meghan, a Los Angeles native, supported wildfire relief efforts as the Eaton and Palisades fires blazed through Southern California in January. The Duchess of Sussex volunteered with Altadena Teen Girls, an organization launched by 14-year-old Avery Colvert to support her community, with the goal of helping âyoung girls regain their sense of self and confidenceâ in the devastating aftermath of the fires. Read more
January 14, 2025
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Kate Middleton visited the hospital where she received treatment for cancer for her first public engagement of 2025. William and Kate were also announced as joint Patrons of the Royal Marsden Hospitalâs NHS Trust. While Kate, 43, has not shared what kind of cancer she was diagnosed with, she did share the fact that she underwent chemotherapy treatment, and that this finished at the end of the summer of 2024. Read more
February 11, 2025
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Harry and Meghan were the toast of the town as Vancouver and Whistler, British Columbia hosted the first-ever winter edition of the Invictus Games, which the Duke of Sussex founded in 2014. The couple bundled up in beanies and puffer coats for the very cold weather. See more photos
February 25, 2025
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Queen Camilla went on a solo outing to unveil a statue of Canterbury-born writer Aphra Behn. The 17th century playwright is considered to be the first professional female writer in the English language. She was also recruited by King Charles II as a spy and sent on a mission to Antwerp. Read more
March 10, 2025
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King Charles and Queen Camilla led the royals into the annual Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey, followed by the Prince and Princess of Wales. Upon their arrival, they were greeted by Rev. David Hoyle, the Dean of Westminster, and met with the Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band, a community band from Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, a Hindu eco-temple located in Kingsbury, London. Read more
March 12, 2025
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It was practically a British royal family reunion at Cheltenham Festival this year. The horse race is held every March, and is somewhat of a winterized Royal Ascot with coats and hats made out of wool and felt. âStyle Wednesdayâ is also usually a big draw with the royals. See more photos
March 17, 2025
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As she does almost every year, the Princess of Wales participated in the century-old custom of presenting shamrocks to the Irish Guards. Here, she met the regimental mascot Turlough MĂłr, an Irish wolfhound, and his handler, drummer Joseph Aldridge, during the 2025 Irish Guards' St. Patrick's Day Parade at Wellington Barracks. Read more
March 20, 2025
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King Charles chats with a well-wisher holding her dog, who is wearing a knitted crown and an inquisitive glare, while on a visit to Northern Ireland. The King met with cancer patients undergoing treatment at Ulster University later in the week. Read more
April 8, 2025
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The King and Queen posed in front of the iconic Colosseum for a photograph, waving to crowds gathered below, during their State Visit. They arrived at the famous amphitheater to cheers and the sounds of bands of the Welsh Guards and the Italian Sassari Brigade Band before making their way to the viewing platform. Read more
April 10, 2025
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King Charles and Queen Camilla met privately with Pope Francis during their trip to Italy in April. The trio had a private meeting in light of the State Visit to the Holy See being postponed. It was their last meeting with Pope Francis, who passed away a few weeks later. Read more
April 20, 2025
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King Charles and Queen Camilla were joined by a smaller group of royals in Windsor for Easter Sunday this year. Here, Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, Princess Eugenie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, Jack Brooksbank, Princess Beatrice, and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi walk to services at St. Georgeâs Chapel. Read more
April 23, 2025
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The Duchess of Sussex spoke at the Time100 Summit in New York around the time of the release of her second podcast series, Confessions of a Female Founder. Read more
April 26, 2025
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The Prince of Wales was among numerous royals in attendance for Pope Francisâs funeral in St. Peterâs Square. The decision for William to attend the funeral stems from royal precedent: Back in 2005, then-Prince Charles stood in for his mother Queen Elizabeth II at the funeral of Pope John Paul II. Read more
April 29, 2025
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Kate and William took a two-day tour of Scotlandâs Inner Hebrides in the spring. The Lord and Lady of the Isles, as they are known in the region, marked their 14th wedding anniversary during the trip. Read more
April 29, 2025
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Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh takes part in a bingo night with Chelsea pensioners at The Royal Hospital.
May 5, 2025
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The British royal family gathered for several events during the first week of May to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. The Prince and Princess of Wales brought their three childrenâPrince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louisâfor a rare public appearance, joining their parents in the grandstands at the military parade and later stepping onto the Buckingham Palace balcony, where they watched the traditional military flypast. Read more
May 6, 2025
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Queen Camilla signed the guestbook after visiting the ceramic poppies installation at the Tower of London. The display included nearly 30,000 ceramic poppies, originally created for the 2014 installation âBlood Swept Lands and Seas of Red,â which was re-installed back at the Tower to mark the sacrifices made by those during World War II.
May 18, 2025
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King Charlesâs brother, Prince Edward, represented the British head of state at Pope Leo XIVâs inauguration mass in Vatican City. Following Pope Leoâs election, King Charles sent a private message congratulating the new pontiff and passing along his good wishes. Read more
May 19, 2025
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Buckingham Palace shared this first photo of Queen Camilla cuddling puppy Moley, who she revealed earlier this year that she adopted at eight weeks old. The Queen adopted Moley from the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home after the death of her beloved Jack Russell terrier Beth last November. She also has Bluebell, another Jack Russell. All three dogs were rescue dogs. Read more
May 20, 2025
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The Chelsea Flower Show is one of the most prominent fixtures on the royal familyâs calendar each spring. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), established in 1804, organizes the annual show. King Charles was named patron of the RHS last year; Queen Elizabeth previously held the role for 70 years until her death in 2022. See more photos
May 22, 2025
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The Prince and Princess of Wales, who also go by the titles the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay when in Scotland, attended the naming ceremony of HMS Glasgow at the shipyard of British aerospace manufacturer BAE Systems in Scotstoun. Kate also wore Princess Dianaâs sapphire and diamond drop earrings at the event. Read more
May 27, 2025
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The King and Queen went on a two-day visit to Canada in May, during which they attended the State Opening of the Parliament of Canada in Ottawa. King Charles delivered the first throne speech in Canada by a British monarch since 1977.
June 14, 2025
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King Charles's birthday parade was full of the usual pomp and circumstance at Trooping the Colour this year. Once again, his grandchildren stole the show with many sweet and funny faces during the day. See more photos
June 16, 2025
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Each year in June, the members of the Order of the Garter gather in Windsor to celebrate membership of the crownâs most noble order in existence since 1348. This year had a great turnout from the royal family. Kate Middleton, who is not a member of the Order, missed last yearâs ceremony but was present this year, arriving with Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, who is also not a member. See more photos
June 17, 2025
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The Royal Procession at Ascot celebrated its 200th anniversary this year. While the wild hats are known to be the most eye-catching at the racecourse, it was the Queenâs set of brooches that stole the show. See more photos
June 18, 2025
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A regular at Royal Ascot each year, Zara Tindall is always ready with a pair of statement shades. Read more
June 21, 2025
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Ever the gentleman, Jack Brooksbank held open an umbrella for his wife as she scanned the racecourse. The weather at the Ascot Racecourse had been bright and sunny all week until the final day of the event this year. See more photos
July 1, 2025
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As per tradition, the Sovereign usually hosts an average of three garden parties each summer at Buckingham Palace and one at Holyroodhouse in Scotland. More than 8,000 people are invited to attend the Edinburgh garden party and spend time on the palace grounds while enjoying music from regimental bands and The Royal Scottish Pipers Society. The Queen does love her brooches, and for this occasion, Camilla wore the Diamond Thistle Brooch. The thistle has a special meaning in Scotland. Read more
July 8, 2025
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Prince William and Kate Middleton played a key role in the French State Visit in July, welcoming the French president and the first lady as they arrived in the UK. For the occasion, the Princess of Wales leaned into diplomatic dressing with a stunning blush pink ensemble by Dior. Kate had never worn the French label publicly prior to the event. Read more
July 9, 2025
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Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester, has been a prominent figure at more State Visits over the last year. Sheâs also brought with her some extra-special hardware from the jewelry vaults, like this Honeysuckle Tiara with a very surprising pink gemstone that she wore during the second day of the French State Visit in London. Read more
July 12, 2025
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Kate Middleton made her first appearance of Wimbledon at the women's finals. (It was also her first appearance at the womenâs finals.) The Princess of Wales sat with U.S. tennis legend Billie Jean King in the royal box. Read more
July 13, 2025
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Prince George and Princess Charlotte, wearing a fetching Lion King charm bracelet, joined their parents, Prince William and Kate Middleton, who is Patron of the All-England Club, once again for the Wimbledon menâs final. The royal kids met champion Jannik Sinner in the clubhouse after the match, who signed a few tennis balls for them. Read more
July 27, 2025
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Prince William and Princess Charlotte, a lifelong Lionesses fan, cheered on Englandâs womenâs national football team as they defended their crown as European Champions. Read more
July 29, 2025
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Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi brought their children out to the victory parade to celebrate Englandâs win in the 2025 UEFA European Womenâs Championship. The family were among thousands lining the Mall and in the plaza surrounding the Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace to welcome home the Lionesses after their win over Spain, and to celebrate the back-to-back European Champions. Read more
August 1, 2025
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Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling announced their engagement to be married over the summer. The happy couple made their first appearance together just over a year ago. Phillips, the eldest child of Princess Anne and her first husband Captain Mark Phillips, was previously married to Autumn Kelly, and they share two daughters, Savannah and Isla. They married in 2008, but separated in 2020, later settling their divorce in 2021. Harriet also has one daughter from a previous marriage, Georgia.Read more
August 12, 2025
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Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, met with the war hero just days before the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in the Pacific. The Duchess, who serves as patron of the Java Far East Prisoner of War Club 1942, an association for former prisoners of war, had tea with James âJimâ Wren, a 105-year-old Royal Marines veteran at the Sarum Manor Care Home in Salisbury, England. After his ship was sunk by Japanese torpedoes, Wren was captured in Singapore and held in a prisoner of war camp for three and a half years until the war ended in August 1945. Read more
August 18, 2025
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King Charles arrived at Balmoral Castle for his annual summer vacation in mid-August. The tradition dates back to 1852, when Queen Victoria acquired the Scottish Highlands estate. Outside the castleâs gates, the King was greeted by locals this morning. Dressed in a tweed jacket and a tartan kilt, as he often does when he is in the country, Charles also paid an official inspection of the Balaklava Company, 5th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland, which included a Shetland pony. Read more
September 12, 2025
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After wrapping up his four-day trip to the UK, Prince Harry made a surprise visit to Ukraine with his Invictus Games Foundation. This was the Dukeâs second visit to Ukraine since the start of the war; he visited Lviv in April, but this is his first visit to the capital, Kyiv. Read more
September 15, 2025
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Princess Anne took part in a historic procession through the streets of Edinburgh on Sunday, riding on horseback alongside hundreds of others during the cityâs annual Riding of the Marches. This yearâs event was especially momentous given Princess Anneâs presence in the procession. An accomplished rider and former Olympic equestrian, Anne made a return to riding horseback in public for the first time at Trooping the Colour in June after sustaining a major head injury at her Gatcombe Park estate in Gloucestershire last year. Read more
September 16, 2025
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Members of the royal family gathered at the Westminster Cathedral in London to pay their last respects to Katharine, Duchess of Kent. The Duchess passed away on September 4 at the age of 92. It was also the first Catholic service to be held for a member of the royal family in modern British history. See more photos
September 17, 2025
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The British royals hosted President Trump during his unprecedented second State Visit at Windsor Castle. He was seated next to the Princess of Wales for the banquet. See more photos
September 19, 2025
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The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh went on a busy three-day royal visit to Japan, which included a meeting with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako at the Imperial Palace. Dressed in a blue Gabriela Hearst dress patterned with cherry blossoms in tribute to one of Japanâs most iconic flowers, Sophie demonstrated the perfect curtsy while meeting the Emperor. Read more
September 23, 2025
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Kate Middleton and Prince William visited the town of Southport to view a new playground built to honor two of the young girls who were tragically killed at a dance class in the town last year. A local school, Churchtown Primary, set up the appeal both as a way to honor the girls but also to help surviving children process their grief. Read more
September 30, 2025
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Princess Anne and First Lady Olena Zelenska visited a memorial for children who were killed during Russia's full scale invasion of Ukraine, during a visit to the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv.
October 2, 2025
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Kate Middleton was given a tour of a Typhoon aircraft at RAF Coningsby during her inaugural visit to the Royal Air Force. In 2023, King Charles announced a number of new military appointments for members of the royal family, including a trio for the Princess of Wales: Commodore-in-Chief of the Fleet Air Arm, Colonel-in-Chief of the 1st Queenâs Dragoon Guards, and Royal Honorary Air Commodore of RAF Coningsby. Read more
October 3, 2025
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Eugene Levy wasnât planning to interview Prince William when he went to Windsor Castle. The veteran actor didnât even know he was going to meet the future King until he was in the UK to film an episode for season three of his Apple TV+ series, The Reluctant Traveler With Eugene Levy. Before he knew it, the Prince of Wales, himself, was giving him a tour of the 955-year-old castle. Read more
October 4, 2025
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Meghan made her first fashion week appearance in over a decade. The Duchess was spotted at the Balenciaga show in Paris. She was there "in support of Pierpaolo Piccioli, who recently assumed the role of Creative Director of the House," a spokesperson for the Duchess told Town & Country. Read more
October 9, 2025
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Prince Harry and Meghan were honored as Humanitarians of the Year at Project Healthy Mindsâ annual gala in New York City. The couple were recognized for their work in building a safer world for families online, and the Duchess of Sussex spoke about the importance of community in her remarks accepting the award. Read more
October 15, 2025
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The Prince and Princess of Wales welcomed Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa of Jordan to Windsor Castle. The British and Jordanian royal families have close ties; in 2023, William and Kate attended Hussein and Rajwaâs royal wedding, and in 2021, the Wales family vacationed in Jordan for Christmas. Kate, in particular, has a long history with the country. Read more
October 23, 2025
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King Charles and Queen Camilla made a historic two-day visit to Vatican City, where they met Pope Leo, the first American pontiff. The trip had been postponed from April during their State Visit to Italy, although they made a personal trip to see an ailing Pope Francis, with whom they met briefly a few weeks before his death.Read more
November 8, 2025
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Prince George joined the rest of the royal family at Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall for the first time, arriving with his mom, Kate Middleton. Read more
November 11, 2025
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Princess Anne went on a brief royal tour of Australia with her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, in November. During the trip, they attended a garden party to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Royal Australian Signal Corps and met hundreds of Australian servicemen and women. While at the party, she met James Thorpe, president of the Royal Australian Regiment Association (RARA). Thorpe told Anne that heâd met her brother, to which Anne replied, âWhich one? I have three.â Thorpe replied, âAh, thatâs the main one, Maâam,â to which the Princess Royal laughed.Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, had been dominating the headlines in the latter part of 2025 after King Charles stripped him of his titles and evicted him from Royal Lodge.
November 18, 2025
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Queen Camilla brought a notable piece of royal history back into the spotlight during the Diplomatic Corps reception at Windsor Castle: Princess Eugenieâs wedding tiara. The event, hosted by the King and Queen, with the Prince of Wales also in attendance, marked the first time the annual gathering has taken place at Windsor since 2001.Read more
November 19, 2025
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Kate Middleton and Prince William attended the Royal Variety Performance on behalf of the royal family. It was just the Prince and Princess of Walesâs sixth time attending; they made their debut at the event in 2014. The designer of Kateâs dress later shared a fascinating behind-the-scenes detail: the brand received almost no advance notice that their design had been selected. Read more
December 3, 2025
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Prince Harry made a surprise appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert as the host was discussing royal-themed Christmas movies, pretending he was lost while looking to audition for The Gingerbread Christmas Prince Saves Christmas in Nebraska.Read more
December 4, 2025
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The British royal family welcomed German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and First Lady Elke BĂŒdenbender to Windsor Castle for the final State Banquet of the year. It had been 27 years since the last German State Visit to the UK; the most recent was in December 1998 by then-President Roman Herzog, who became the first head of state to visit Windsor Castle after the fire of 1992. See more photos
December 5, 2025
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The Princess of Wales was supported by her family and A-list stars, including British actors Kate Winslet and Chiwetel Ejiofor, at her fifth annual Christmas Carol service at Westminster Abbey. While it was a bit of a surprise her sister Pippa was not in attendance, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis delivered some of the eveningâs most memorable moments.See more photos
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