Merry Christmas to all of our readers celebrating around the world! Royals have been releasing a plethora Christmas Cards and Messages this month, often with a family photo and/or a video. After the success of previous years, we are compiling the Royal Christmas Cards of 2022 alongside the various Christmas/New Year’s Speeches (which will be updated here as they are released)!
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Albania
Merry Christmas dear friends pic.twitter.com/poqCE04JK0
— Princ Leka (@princeleka) December 24, 2022
Merry Christmas dear friends pic.twitter.com/poqCE04JK0
— Princ Leka (@princeleka) December 24, 2022Crown Prince Leka II and Crown Princess Elia of Albania shared a photograph taken with baby Princess Geraldine.
Belgium
✨ Les premières cartes de vœux de la Famille Royale ont été envoyées !
Nous sommes heureux de partager avec vous cette nouvelle photo de Noël.
#BelgianRoyalPalace #MonarchieBe
📷 Bas Bogaerts pic.twitter.com/fjIL4uGhWw
— Belgian Royal Palace (@MonarchieBe) December 15, 2022

✨ Les premières cartes de vœux de la Famille Royale ont été envoyées !
Nous sommes heureux de partager avec vous cette nouvelle photo de Noël.
#BelgianRoyalPalace #MonarchieBe
📷 Bas Bogaerts pic.twitter.com/fjIL4uGhWw
The Belgian Royal Family’s Christmas Card features a new photo of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium with the Duchess of Brabant, Prince Gabriel, Prince Emmanuel, and Princess Eléonore taken by Bas Bogaerts earlier this year.
Britain
🎄✉️ We’re pleased to share this year’s Christmas Card from The King and The Queen Consort.
📸 @samhussein, taken at the Braemar Games in September 2022. pic.twitter.com/Dzpqf62TWf
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) December 11, 2022

🎄✉️ We’re pleased to share this year’s Christmas Card from The King and The Queen Consort.
📸 @samhussein, taken at the Braemar Games in September 2022. pic.twitter.com/Dzpqf62TWf
King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s first Christmas Card as Sovereigns features an image taken by Samir Hussein at the Breamear Gathering in September, less than a week before the Accession of King Charles III.
Sharing a new picture of the family for this year’s Christmas card! 🎄 pic.twitter.com/R98RyMmQ5C
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) December 13, 2022

Sharing a new picture of the family for this year’s Christmas card! 🎄 pic.twitter.com/R98RyMmQ5C
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) December 13, 2022The Prince and Princess of Wales’ Christmas Card has an image with Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis that was taken by the photographer Matt Porteous earlier this year near the family’s home at Amner Hall in Norfolk.
Princess Anne and Sir Tim's 2022 Christmas card. #royalfamily #princessanne pic.twitter.com/s3J8SGTKe5
— britishroyalfamily64 (@britroyalfam64) December 29, 2022
Princess Anne and Sir Tim's 2022 Christmas card. #royalfamily #princessanne pic.twitter.com/s3J8SGTKe5
— britishroyalfamily64 (@britroyalfam64) December 29, 2022A second image features on the inside of the card showing the Queen and Prince Philip in the Scottish Highlands in 2003. The image was taken by The Countess of Wessex during a family holiday. The photograph was released shortly after Prince Philip passed away in 2021. pic.twitter.com/RGWGksLxHz
— The Crown Chronicles (@crownchronicles) December 21, 2022

A second image features on the inside of the card showing the Queen and Prince Philip in the Scottish Highlands in 2003. The image was taken by The Countess of Wessex during a family holiday. The photograph was released shortly after Prince Philip passed away in 2021. pic.twitter.com/RGWGksLxHz
— The Crown Chronicles (@crownchronicles) December 21, 2022The Earl and Countess of Wessex’s Christmas Card features a sweet tribute to the late Queen, with an image with the Queen from the Ceremony of the Keys in Edinburgh in July, and an image of the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh which was taken by the Countess at Balmoral, with the phrase:
In Memory of Happy Days.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Christmas Card was released by their Archewell Foundation and has a photo taken in New York City earlier this month.
Denmark
The Danish Royal Family’s Christmas Calendar runs daily from December 1st through to Christmas Eve, with this year’s theme as “Christmas behind the Palace Windows” that features members of the Royal Family and Royal Household around the Royal Residences.
Queen Margrethe explained the Royal Family’s Christmas Traditions:
“From Christmas 1947, when my father, as you may remember, had become king, my parents decided that we should celebrate Christmas Eve over in Trend, and there it thus was the rest of our childhood, until I was married. Our grandmother was with us until Christmas, and she enjoyed it to that extent. Her birthday was 24 December and, of course, she had never really been allowed to have her birthday to herself, but father made a big point of it that, until we had to go to church, it was grandmother’s birthday. So, she was fêted early in the forenoon with birthday cake and gifts and candles lit in the drawing room. After I began to celebrate Christmas at Marselisborg Palace, and that has been many years ago by now, I still like it just as much, because it is also a lovely place to celebrate Christmas.”
“We have really built up Christmas traditions – we go to church, we eat Christmas dinner, we go to the Christmas tree and open Christmas presents. We sing a little, but we don’t dance around the Christmas tree. The funny thing is that neither in my father’s family nor in my mother’s family was there a tradition of dancing around the Christmas tree, so I have never really been involved in that. Then, there is Christmas dinner, of course, and we are quite traditional with that. That is to say, it’s a blend of Danish tradition, a little from my husband, but also from my mother. We begin with rice pudding, and there is one almond – no matter whether there are many or not so many present – and thus I have provided for one almond gift, which can be entertaining for both adults or children. Then, we have roasted goose – not always in the typical Danish manner, but always roasted goose.”
“Then, we finish with my mother’s tradition, which was English plum pudding, which is a very substantial cake with lots of spices, and then, finally, it has to burn – you pour a little hot cognac on, then you light it, and then it’s standing ready with blue flames. I have to say that I don’t really think it has been Christmas Eve if we haven’t had plum pudding, so we have had that every time. And, not least, my Australian-born daughter-in-law thinks it’s great when she is there, because she then gets plum pudding. This year, it’s going to be a bit exciting because I myself have to celebrate Christmas somewhere other than at my own place. My sister, Princess Benedikte, and I are invited to celebrate Christmas Eve with some good friends in Jutland, and we are very much looking forward to that.”
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary are on Holiday in Australia with Prince Christian, Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine, from where they shared a photo and this message:
Merry Christmas from “Down Under” – where we celebrate Christmas in Tasmania.
Here there is neither frost degrees nor just trees but summer and warm weather.
Greece
Crown Prince Pavlos and Crown Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece shared a photo with Prince Constantine Alexios, Princess Maria Olympia, Prince Achileas-Andreas, Prince Odysseas, and Prince Aristidis.
Egypt
https://www.instagram.com/p/CmlltkbrCpubgkj2hBuqIQR1azh7_qvHqFsrIA0/
Le prince héritier Mohamed Ali d'Égypte, la princesse héritière Noal et leurs jumeaux envoient leurs vœux pour 2023 avec ces belles photos de famille.https://t.co/KCDBDGSGxU
— Histoires Royales (@ActusRoyales) December 21, 2022

Le prince héritier Mohamed Ali d'Égypte, la princesse héritière Noal et leurs jumeaux envoient leurs vœux pour 2023 avec ces belles photos de famille.https://t.co/KCDBDGSGxU
— Histoires Royales (@ActusRoyales) December 21, 2022Crown Prince Mohamed Ali and Crown Princess Noal of Egypt were joined by their twins as they sent their wishes for 2023, though the photograph was from the same session as their 2022 Card.
France
🌲 Monseigneur le Comte de Paris et la Famille de France vous souhaitent un très joyeux Noël.
🌟 L'intégral des voeux de Noël 👇https://t.co/Sp3jMdRx6O pic.twitter.com/oEU9pwjrDe
— Prince Jean - Comte de Paris (@PJComtedeParis) December 25, 2022
🌲 Monseigneur le Comte de Paris et la Famille de France vous souhaitent un très joyeux Noël.
🌟 L'intégral des voeux de Noël 👇https://t.co/Sp3jMdRx6O pic.twitter.com/oEU9pwjrDe
Italy
The Prince and Princess of Venice shared an image with Princess Vittoria and Princess Luisa of Savoy, which was taken in Paris.
Jordan
Unlike previous years, the Jordanian Royal Family’s Holiday Card was not officially released, but recipients shared the image of King Abdullah II and Queen Rania with Crown Prince Hussein, Princess Iman, Princess Salma, and Prince Hashem.
Luxembourg
LL.AA.RR. le Grand-Duc et la Grande -Duchesse vous souhaitent de très belles fêtes de Noël et une merveilleuse année 2023. pic.twitter.com/tbueDI8b39
— Grande-Duchesse Maria Teresa (@MariaTeresa_Lux) December 22, 2022

LL.AA.RR. le Grand-Duc et la Grande -Duchesse vous souhaitent de très belles fêtes de Noël et une merveilleuse année 2023. pic.twitter.com/tbueDI8b39
— Grande-Duchesse Maria Teresa (@MariaTeresa_Lux) December 22, 2022🎄 Retrouvez l’intégralité du discours de Noël 2022 de S.A.R. le Grand-Duc sur https://t.co/ipTTLcs8hI :
🔗https://t.co/1VM6gdOXag
#SchéiFeierdeeg #ScheiChreschtdeeg
© MGD pic.twitter.com/B6Ppwlfe6q
— Cour Grand-Ducale (@CourGrandDucale) December 24, 2022
🎄 Retrouvez l’intégralité du discours de Noël 2022 de S.A.R. le Grand-Duc sur https://t.co/ipTTLcs8hI :
🔗https://t.co/1VM6gdOXag
#SchéiFeierdeeg #ScheiChreschtdeeg
© MGD pic.twitter.com/B6Ppwlfe6q
Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa shared their Christmas and New Year Card with mostly previously released photographs of their five children and all their grandchildren.
First Christmas reply from the Hereditary Grand Duke, Hereditary Grand Duchess and Prince Charles.
I expect the picture to be part of a set, which should be released in the next days.
🎄 pic.twitter.com/cFc28GVwyY
— ChristinZ (@ChristinsQueens) December 19, 2022
First Christmas reply from the Hereditary Grand Duke, Hereditary Grand Duchess and Prince Charles.
I expect the picture to be part of a set, which should be released in the next days.
🎄 pic.twitter.com/cFc28GVwyY

🎄 De Prënz Guillaume an d’Prinzessin Stéphanie, zesumme mam Prënz Charles, wënschen Iech schéi Chrëschtdeeg an e glécklecht neit Joer! ✨
©MGD/S.Margue pic.twitter.com/wy83wWaQdZ
— Cour Grand-Ducale (@CourGrandDucale) December 22, 2022

🎄 De Prënz Guillaume an d’Prinzessin Stéphanie, zesumme mam Prënz Charles, wënschen Iech schéi Chrëschtdeeg an e glécklecht neit Joer! ✨
©MGD/S.Margue pic.twitter.com/wy83wWaQdZ
Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie had a photo session with Prince Charles, while wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Monaco
Prince Albert and Princess Charlene Christmas Card 2022 pic.twitter.com/duJagtAgHb
— Queen Maxima and Royal Ladies (@vaninaswchindt) December 21, 2022

Prince Albert and Princess Charlene Christmas Card 2022 pic.twitter.com/duJagtAgHb
— Queen Maxima and Royal Ladies (@vaninaswchindt) December 21, 2022The Princely Family’s Christmas Card features a painting of Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene with Hereditary Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella of Monaco.
Norway
The Norwegian Royal Family’s annual holiday photo session was cancelled after King Harald V was admitted into the hospital, and though he has since been released, only an image of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit with Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus with the message:
The Crown Prince family would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas!
It was a slightly different pre-Christmas time this year and the Crown Prince family thanks everyone for all the concern that has been received while the King has been in the hospital, and is very happy that he is now home.
Romania
https://twitter.com/jetpack/status/1603062681916870656
Margareta, Custodian of the Crown of Romania and Prince Radu of Romania shared their Card which has the message:
Without our warmest thoughts for Christmas
May the New Year bring you hope and harmony
Le premier Noël du petit Mihai de Roumanie.
Nicolas et sa famille partagent de ravissants clichés pour Noël.https://t.co/hrwr6W01kW
— Histoires Royales (@ActusRoyales) December 23, 2022
Le premier Noël du petit Mihai de Roumanie.
Nicolas et sa famille partagent de ravissants clichés pour Noël.https://t.co/hrwr6W01kW
Former Prince Nicolas of Romania shared photos with his wife, Alina Maria, and children, Maria-Alexandra and Mihai, in a festive Christmas scene.
Spain
Christmas Card of King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia of Spain pic.twitter.com/2LFDs9qNOQ
— Queen Maxima and Royal Ladies (@vaninaswchindt) December 13, 2022

Christmas Card of King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia of Spain pic.twitter.com/2LFDs9qNOQ
— Queen Maxima and Royal Ladies (@vaninaswchindt) December 13, 2022"2022 ha sido −está siendo todavía− complicado y difícil. Seguimos viviendo el sufrimiento del pueblo ucraniano con una profunda tristeza. A los ucranianos refugiados en España y a todos sus compatriotas les enviamos, aún más hoy, nuestro recuerdo y afecto."#MensajeNavidadRey pic.twitter.com/a8mL7ouww7
— Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) December 24, 2022
"2022 ha sido −está siendo todavía− complicado y difícil. Seguimos viviendo el sufrimiento del pueblo ucraniano con una profunda tristeza. A los ucranianos refugiados en España y a todos sus compatriotas les enviamos, aún más hoy, nuestro recuerdo y afecto."#MensajeNavidadRey pic.twitter.com/a8mL7ouww7
— Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) December 24, 2022King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia’s Christmas Card featured a photo of only the Princess of Asturias and Infanta Sofia, while King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia’s Christmas Card has a Nativity Scene from the Palacio de los Austrias de El Escorial.
Sweden

📸 Sören Vilks // Kungliga Operan#Kungahuset pic.twitter.com/6L32WqYzGO
— ChristinZ (@ChristinsQueens) December 19, 2022

📸 Sören Vilks // Kungliga Operan#Kungahuset pic.twitter.com/6L32WqYzGO
— ChristinZ (@ChristinsQueens) December 19, 2022
For their annual Christmas Video, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel were joined by Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar on a visit the Royal Opera in Stockholm to see a performance of the ballet Cinderella. Before the curtain went up, Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar got to meet some of the opera house’s staff to learn more about the Royal Opera.
The Netherlands
Vandaag zijn de opnames van de kersttoespraak in de DNA Salon in Paleis Huis ten Bosch. De kersttoespraak van de Koning wordt op Eerste Kerstdag om 13.00 uur uitgezonden op o.a. NPO 1 en NPO Radio 1. ⁰https://t.co/aLpIiwAPd3 pic.twitter.com/cFFZ1O3Rxa
— Koninklijk Huis (@koninklijkhuis) December 22, 2022
Vandaag zijn de opnames van de kersttoespraak in de DNA Salon in Paleis Huis ten Bosch. De kersttoespraak van de Koning wordt op Eerste Kerstdag om 13.00 uur uitgezonden op o.a. NPO 1 en NPO Radio 1. ⁰https://t.co/aLpIiwAPd3 pic.twitter.com/cFFZ1O3Rxa
— Koninklijk Huis (@koninklijkhuis) December 22, 2022De kerstkaart van het Koninklijk gezin:⁰“Een gezegende kerst en een gezond en voorspoedig 2023.” – WA en Máximahttps://t.co/zBAIcsGb27 pic.twitter.com/T9rJtXh1Fy
— Koninklijk Huis (@koninklijkhuis) December 21, 2022

De kerstkaart van het Koninklijk gezin:⁰“Een gezegende kerst en een gezond en voorspoedig 2023.” – WA en Máximahttps://t.co/zBAIcsGb27 pic.twitter.com/T9rJtXh1Fy
— Koninklijk Huis (@koninklijkhuis) December 21, 2022The Dutch Royal Family’s Christmas Card shows King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima with the Princess of Orange, Princess Alexia, and Princess Ariane taken during the Princess of Orange’s 18th Birthday Celebrations. Their message written in five languages:
Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Prosperous New Year
#MerryChristmas 🎅🏼
Princess Margriet & Prof. Mr. Pieter van Vollenhoven wish you all a Merry Christmas with this Christmas Card!🎄 pic.twitter.com/PUnFFtj8zE
— The Dutch Royal Family (@dutchroyals_) December 21, 2022
#MerryChristmas 🎅🏼
Princess Margriet & Prof. Mr. Pieter van Vollenhoven wish you all a Merry Christmas with this Christmas Card!🎄 pic.twitter.com/PUnFFtj8zE
Princess Margriet and Pieter van Vollenhoven also shared their Christmas Card.
Thailand
His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn and Her Majesty Queen Suthida of Thailand delivered a card of upcoming New Year 2023 to people.
พระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัวและสมเด็จพระนางเจ้าฯ พระบรมราชินี พระราชทานบัตรอำนวยพรพระราชทานแก่ปวงชนชาวไทย เนื่องในโอกาสวันขึ้นปีใหม่ พุทธศักราช ๒๕๖๖ pic.twitter.com/qtdO0eLscf
— Her Majesty Queen Suthida (Fanpage) (@Hermajesty2521) December 31, 2022
His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn and Her Majesty Queen Suthida of Thailand delivered a card of upcoming New Year 2023 to people.
พระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัวและสมเด็จพระนางเจ้าฯ พระบรมราชินี พระราชทานบัตรอำนวยพรพระราชทานแก่ปวงชนชาวไทย เนื่องในโอกาสวันขึ้นปีใหม่ พุทธศักราช ๒๕๖๖ pic.twitter.com/qtdO0eLscf