The photographs on display inQueen Elizabeth‘sChristmas addressserve as a royal highlight reel!
Royal fans who were able to peel their eyes away from thegolden pianoand extravagant Christmas tree sitting behind the 92-year-old monarch as she delivered herannual holiday messagemay have noticed that there were six photographs set up. These images were carefully chosen to pay tribute to major events of the past year — one that the Queen herself called a “busy” one.
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“It’s been a busy year for my family, with two weddings and two babies – and another child expected soon. It helps to keep a grandmother well occupied,” she said in her annual speech.
Get a better look at each of the photographs below.
Prince William and Kate Middleton‘s Family Christmas Card
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There were two new additions to the royal family in 2018: Zara and Mike Tindall’s second daughter,Lena Elizabeth, andPrince Williamand Kate’s third child,Prince Louis.
The little brother ofPrince George, 5, andPrincess Charlotte, 3, was featured in theirfirst Christmas card as a family five. The casual holiday portrait, which wastaken in early fallat their country home Anmer Hall in Norfolk, got a special spot on the side table in the background ofQueen Elizabeth‘s address.
A Romantic Portrait from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s Wedding
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A Tribute to Princess Eugenie and Jack Brookbank‘s Wedding
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Thesecond royal wedding of the year, that of the Queen’s granddaughterPrincess Eugenieto Jack Brooksbank, took place in October. To commemorate the event, the monarch chose anofficial portrait from the big daythat featured the bride and groom with their young bridal party, many of whom are theQueen’s great-grandchildren. (Can you spotPrince George,Princess Charlotte, Savannah and Isla Phillips and Mia Tindall?)
The Latest Family Photo
In honor ofPrince Charles‘ 70th birthday this November,his family gathered for some portraitsto mark the special occasion. In the snaps, taken in September outside Clarence House, both his sons stand behind him and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, with their wives. Charles’ three grandchildren are also featured in the sweet photo.
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Queen Elizabethmade asweet speechpraising her heir at a Buckingham Palace birthday bash, noting that she was honored to be there to experience the milestone.
“It is a privilege for any mother to be able to propose a toast to her son on his 70th birthday,” she began. “It means that you have lived long enough to see your child grow up. It is rather like — to use an analogy I am certain will find favor — planting a tree and being able to watch it grow.”
A Tribute to Her Father
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Queen Elizabethkept the memory of her father, King George VI, alive with a photograph of him on display during the Christmas address. In the black-and-white image from 1917, then-Prince Albert stands in his naval uniform with his arms behind his back. His eldest daughter became the monarch in 1952 upon his passing.
source: people.com
