William and Kate have shared their family Christmas card
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Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge shared a family photo used for this year's official Christmas card.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas — and Britain’s royal family are getting ready by releasing their Christmas cards.
Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge shared a family photo used for this year’s official Christmas card, while Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall went for a sign of the times, with an image of themselves wearing face masks..
Kensington Palace released the picture of William and Kate on vacation in Jordan earlier this year with their young children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
The palace released the image on Twitter, adding: “Delighted to share a new image of the family, which features on this year’s Christmas card.”
It is unclear when the family went to Jordan.
The release of the card came just two days after Kate hosted a glamorous festive extravaganza within the hallowed Westminster Abbey in central London.
The congregation was made up of guests nominated by their local communities, as well as representatives from many of the charities and patronages of the Queen and other royal family members.
The hour-long service, set to air on the UK’s ITV network on Christmas Eve, also featured a sprinkling of celebrity appearances.
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The photo chosen by Charles and Camilla for their Christmas card went for a sign of the times, with an image of themselves wearing face masks.
Meanwhile, the image of Charles and Camilla, taken by Sam Hussein, shows the couple in the summer at Royal Ascot, an annual horse-racing event.
The royal family usually spend the holiday period at Sandringham, Queen Elizabeth II’s country estate in rural Norfolk, around 100 miles northeast of London, where the monarch is usually joined by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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William and Kate have shared their family Christmas cardOli Scarff
A general view of the Mall and Victoria Memorial filled with well-wishers celebrating the Royal Wedding of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge on April 29, 2011 in London. (AP Photo/Oli Scarff, Pool)
Oli ScarffA general view of the Mall and Victoria Memorial filled with well-wishers celebrating the Royal Wedding of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge on April 29, 2011 in London. (AP Photo/Oli Scarff, Pool)
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William and Kate have shared their family Christmas cardPaul Rogers
The bridesmaids and page boys arrive at Westminster Abbey for the wedding of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton in central London April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Rogers, Pool)
Paul RogersThe bridesmaids and page boys arrive at Westminster Abbey for the wedding of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton in central London April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Rogers, Pool)
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William and Kate have shared their family Christmas cardPaul Rogers
Kate's sister Pippa Middleton arrives with the brides maids and page boys for the Royal Wedding at Westminster Abby on Friday, April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Rogers, Pool)
Paul RogersKate's sister Pippa Middleton arrives with the brides maids and page boys for the Royal Wedding at Westminster Abby on Friday, April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Rogers, Pool)
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William and Kate have shared their family Christmas cardAlastair Grant
Britain's Prince William, left, and his best man Britain's Prince Harry arrive at Westminster Abbey at the Royal Wedding in London Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Alastair GrantBritain's Prince William, left, and his best man Britain's Prince Harry arrive at Westminster Abbey at the Royal Wedding in London Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
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William and Kate have shared their family Christmas cardMartin Meissner
Kate Middleton waves as she arrives at Westminster Abbey at the Royal Wedding with Britain's Prince William in London Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Martin MeissnerKate Middleton waves as she arrives at Westminster Abbey at the Royal Wedding with Britain's Prince William in London Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
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William and Kate have shared their family Christmas cardTom Pilston
Kate Middleton enters Westminster Abbey on the arm of her Father for her wedding to Prince William in central London April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Tom Pilston, Pool)
Tom PilstonKate Middleton enters Westminster Abbey on the arm of her Father for her wedding to Prince William in central London April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Tom Pilston, Pool)
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William and Kate have shared their family Christmas cardANDREW WINNING
Britain's Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, leave the 1902 State Landau as they arrive at Buckingham Palace, after their wedding in Westminster Abbey, in central London April 29, 2011. Prince William married his fiancee, Kate Middleton, in Westminster Abbey on Friday.(AP Photo/ANDREW WINNING, Pool)
ANDREW WINNINGBritain's Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, leave the 1902 State Landau as they arrive at Buckingham Palace, after their wedding in Westminster Abbey, in central London April 29, 2011. Prince William married his fiancee, Kate Middleton, in Westminster Abbey on Friday.(AP Photo/ANDREW WINNING, Pool)
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William and Kate have shared their family Christmas cardAndrew Milligan
Kate Middleton walks up the aisle on the arm of her father Michael Middleton at Westminster Abbey, central London, for her marriage to Britain's Prince William, Friday April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Andrew Milligan, Pool)
Andrew MilliganKate Middleton walks up the aisle on the arm of her father Michael Middleton at Westminster Abbey, central London, for her marriage to Britain's Prince William, Friday April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Andrew Milligan, Pool)
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William and Kate have shared their family Christmas cardDominic Lipinski
Prince William greets Kate Middleton as she arrives at the alter with her father Michael Middleton, prior to their marriage in London's Westminster Abbey, Friday April 29 2011.(AP Photo/ Dominic Lipinski, pool)
Dominic LipinskiPrince William greets Kate Middleton as she arrives at the alter with her father Michael Middleton, prior to their marriage in London's Westminster Abbey, Friday April 29 2011.(AP Photo/ Dominic Lipinski, pool)
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William and Kate have shared their family Christmas cardDave Thompson
Kate Middleton and and Britain's Prince William hold hands during the wedding service at Westminster Abbey, conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams, London, Friday April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson, Pool)
Dave ThompsonKate Middleton and and Britain's Prince William hold hands during the wedding service at Westminster Abbey, conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams, London, Friday April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson, Pool)
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William and Kate have shared their family Christmas cardAndrew Milligan
(left- right) Prince Harry, Prince William, Kate Middleton and Michael Middleton during the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton at Westminster Abbey, London on Friday, April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Andrew Milligan, Pool)
Andrew Milligan(left- right) Prince Harry, Prince William, Kate Middleton and Michael Middleton during the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton at Westminster Abbey, London on Friday, April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Andrew Milligan, Pool)
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William and Kate have shared their family Christmas cardDave Thompson
Prince William places a wedding ring on the finger of his bride Kate, at Westminster Abbey, London on Friday April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson, Pool)
Dave ThompsonPrince William places a wedding ring on the finger of his bride Kate, at Westminster Abbey, London on Friday April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson, Pool)
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William and Kate have shared their family Christmas cardAndrew Milligan
Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton exchange rings during their wedding service at Westminster Abbey, in London, Friday April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Andrew Milligan, Pool)
Andrew MilliganBritain's Prince William and Kate Middleton exchange rings during their wedding service at Westminster Abbey, in London, Friday April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Andrew Milligan, Pool)
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William and Kate have shared their family Christmas cardClara Molden
Mcc0031201. The Daily Telegraph. NPA ROTA. General view of guests singing inside Westminster Abbey, in London, UK, during the wedding ceremony of His Royal Highness Prince William and Catherine Middleton. Picture date: Friday April 29, 2011. Photograph by Clara Molden / The Daily Telegraph / NPA ROTAon Friday April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Clara Molden, Pool)
Clara MoldenMcc0031201. The Daily Telegraph. NPA ROTA. General view of guests singing inside Westminster Abbey, in London, UK, during the wedding ceremony of His Royal Highness Prince William and Catherine Middleton. Picture date: Friday April 29, 2011. Photograph by Clara Molden / The Daily Telegraph / NPA ROTAon Friday April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Clara Molden, Pool)
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William and Kate have shared their family Christmas cardRICHARD POHLE
Prince William and Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, walk down the aisle at Westminster Abbey following their marriage in central London April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/RICHARD POHLE, Pool)
RICHARD POHLEPrince William and Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, walk down the aisle at Westminster Abbey following their marriage in central London April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/RICHARD POHLE, Pool)
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William and Kate have shared their family Christmas cardAndrew Milligan
Prince William and his new bride Kate leave Westminster Abbey after their wedding on Friday April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Andrew Milligan, Pool)
Andrew MilliganPrince William and his new bride Kate leave Westminster Abbey after their wedding on Friday April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Andrew Milligan, Pool)
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William and Kate have shared their family Christmas cardADRIAN DENNIS
Britain's Prince William and his fiancee Kate Middleton walk up the aisle of Westminster Abbey in London during their wedding ceremony, on April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/ADRIAN DENNIS, Pool)
ADRIAN DENNISBritain's Prince William and his fiancee Kate Middleton walk up the aisle of Westminster Abbey in London during their wedding ceremony, on April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/ADRIAN DENNIS, Pool)
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William and Kate have shared their family Christmas cardSUZANNE PLUNKETT
Britain's Prince William and his wife, Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, leave Westminster Abbey after their wedding ceremony in central London Friday, April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Suzanne Plunkett, Pool)
SUZANNE PLUNKETTBritain's Prince William and his wife, Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, leave Westminster Abbey after their wedding ceremony in central London Friday, April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Suzanne Plunkett, Pool)
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William and Kate have shared their family Christmas cardMartin Meissner
Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge stand outside of Westminster Abbey after their Royal Wedding in London Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Martin MeissnerBritain's Prince William and his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge stand outside of Westminster Abbey after their Royal Wedding in London Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
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William and Kate have shared their family Christmas cardAdrian Dennis
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, make their way out of Westminster Abbey in London, following the ceremony for the wedding of Britain's Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge watched by guests including British musician Elton John and partner David Furnish, London, Friday April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Adrian Dennis, Pool)
Adrian DennisBritain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, make their way out of Westminster Abbey in London, following the ceremony for the wedding of Britain's Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge watched by guests including British musician Elton John and partner David Furnish, London, Friday April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Adrian Dennis, Pool)
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William and Kate have shared their family Christmas cardJohn Stillwell
Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton, who has been given the title of The Duchess of Cambridge, wave to the crowd from the balcony of Buckingham Palace, London, following their wedding at Westminster Abbey on Friday April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/John Stillwell, Pool)
John StillwellPrince William and his wife Kate Middleton, who has been given the title of The Duchess of Cambridge, wave to the crowd from the balcony of Buckingham Palace, London, following their wedding at Westminster Abbey on Friday April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/John Stillwell, Pool)
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William and Kate have shared their family Christmas cardJohn Stillwell
RETRANSMITTED FOR BETTER QUALITY - BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton, who has been given the title of The Duchess of Cambridge, kiss on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, London, following their wedding at Westminster Abbey on Friday April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/John Stillwell, Pool)
John StillwellRETRANSMITTED FOR BETTER QUALITY - BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton, who has been given the title of The Duchess of Cambridge, kiss on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, London, following their wedding at Westminster Abbey on Friday April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/John Stillwell, Pool)
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William and Kate have shared their family Christmas cardMatt Dunham
Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge wave from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the Royal Wedding in London Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
Matt DunhamBritain's Prince William and his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge wave from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the Royal Wedding in London Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
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William and Kate have shared their family Christmas cardMatt Dunham
Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge wave from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the Royal Wedding in London Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
Matt DunhamBritain's Prince William and his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge wave from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the Royal Wedding in London Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
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William and Kate have shared their family Christmas cardMartin Meissner
From left, Prince Phillip, Carole Middleton, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall stand outside of Westminster Abbey after the Royal Wedding in London Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Martin MeissnerFrom left, Prince Phillip, Carole Middleton, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall stand outside of Westminster Abbey after the Royal Wedding in London Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
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William and Kate have shared their family Christmas cardDIMITAR DILKOFF
Britain's Prince William and wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge wave as they travel in the 1902 State Landau carriage along the Processional Route to Buckingham Palace, in London on April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/DIMITAR DILKOFF, Pool)
DIMITAR DILKOFFBritain's Prince William and wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge wave as they travel in the 1902 State Landau carriage along the Processional Route to Buckingham Palace, in London on April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/DIMITAR DILKOFF, Pool)
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William and Kate have shared their family Christmas cardOli Scarff
Their Royal Highnesses Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, journey by carriage procession to Buckingham Palace following their marriage at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London. (AP Photo/Oli Scarff, Pool)
Oli ScarffTheir Royal Highnesses Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, journey by carriage procession to Buckingham Palace following their marriage at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London. (AP Photo/Oli Scarff, Pool)
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William and Kate have shared their family Christmas cardOli Scarff
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, approach by carriage procession Buckingham Palace following their marriage at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London. The marriage of the second in line to the British throne was led by the Archbishop of Canterbury and was attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding. (AP Photo/Oli Scarff, Pool)
Oli ScarffPrince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, approach by carriage procession Buckingham Palace following their marriage at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London. The marriage of the second in line to the British throne was led by the Archbishop of Canterbury and was attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding. (AP Photo/Oli Scarff, Pool)
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William and Kate have shared their family Christmas cardJonathan Short
Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge pass the Queen Victoria Memorial at the Royal Wedding in London Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Jonathan Short)
Jonathan ShortBritain's Prince William and his wife Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge pass the Queen Victoria Memorial at the Royal Wedding in London Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Jonathan Short)
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William and Kate have shared their family Christmas cardBogdan Maran
at the Royal Wedding in London Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Bogdan Maran)
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William and Kate have shared their family Christmas cardPAUL HACKETT
Crowds of people walk towards Buckingham palace after the wedding of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton in central London April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/PAUL HACKETT, Pool)
PAUL HACKETTCrowds of people walk towards Buckingham palace after the wedding of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton in central London April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/PAUL HACKETT, Pool)
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William and Kate have shared their family Christmas cardOli Scarff
Well wishers surge along the Mall behind the police towards Buckingham Palace to celebrate the Royal Wedding of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London. (AP Photo/Oli Scarff, Pool)
Oli ScarffWell wishers surge along the Mall behind the police towards Buckingham Palace to celebrate the Royal Wedding of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London. (AP Photo/Oli Scarff, Pool)
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William and Kate have shared their family Christmas cardRLC,Sergeant Dan Harmer
More than 1,300 personnel from across the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force played a key role in the ceremonial elements of the Royal Wedding today, Friday, April 29, 2011. Their roles included Guard duties, lining the ceremonial route, musical support through ceremonial bands, and a spectacular seven-aircraft fly past from the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and two Tornado and two Typhoon fast jets. (AP Photo/Sergeant Dan Harmer, RLC, Pool)
RLC,Sergeant Dan HarmerMore than 1,300 personnel from across the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force played a key role in the ceremonial elements of the Royal Wedding today, Friday, April 29, 2011. Their roles included Guard duties, lining the ceremonial route, musical support through ceremonial bands, and a spectacular seven-aircraft fly past from the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and two Tornado and two Typhoon fast jets. (AP Photo/Sergeant Dan Harmer, RLC, Pool)
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William and Kate have shared their family Christmas cardPaul Rogers
The Queen leaves the Abbey after the wedding of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton in central London April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Rogers, Pool)
Paul RogersThe Queen leaves the Abbey after the wedding of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton in central London April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Rogers, Pool)
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William and Kate have shared their family Christmas cardFiona Hanson
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, left, and her husband Prince Philip, right, leave Westminster Abbey following the wedding of Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, as they make their way along the procession route to Buckingham Palace, London, Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Fiona Hanson, Pool)
Fiona HansonBritain's Queen Elizabeth II, left, and her husband Prince Philip, right, leave Westminster Abbey following the wedding of Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, as they make their way along the procession route to Buckingham Palace, London, Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Fiona Hanson, Pool)
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William and Kate have shared their family Christmas cardMartin Meissner
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, left, and Britain's Prince Charles leave Westminster Abbey after the wedding service at the Royal Wedding in London Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Martin MeissnerCamilla, Duchess of Cornwall, left, and Britain's Prince Charles leave Westminster Abbey after the wedding service at the Royal Wedding in London Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
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William and Kate have shared their family Christmas cardPAUL HACKETT
The Queen's Guard march before the marriage of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton in central London on Friday, April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/PAUL HACKETT, Pool)
PAUL HACKETTThe Queen's Guard march before the marriage of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton in central London on Friday, April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/PAUL HACKETT, Pool)
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William and Kate have shared their family Christmas cardOli Scarff
A general view of the Mall and around the Queen Victoria Memorial outside Buckingham Palace in central London, filled with well-wishers celebrating the royal wedding of Britain's Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge at Westminster Abbey Friday, April 29, 2011. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the royal wedding. (AP Photo/Oli Scarff, Pool)
Oli ScarffA general view of the Mall and around the Queen Victoria Memorial outside Buckingham Palace in central London, filled with well-wishers celebrating the royal wedding of Britain's Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge at Westminster Abbey Friday, April 29, 2011. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the royal wedding. (AP Photo/Oli Scarff, Pool)
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William and Kate have shared their family Christmas cardJohn Stillwell
A small section of the eight tiered wedding cake with the initials W & C, made by Fiona Cairns and her team, awaits the newly weds Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, in the Picture Gallery of Buckingham Palace in central London, Friday April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/John Stillwell, Pool)
John StillwellA small section of the eight tiered wedding cake with the initials W & C, made by Fiona Cairns and her team, awaits the newly weds Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, in the Picture Gallery of Buckingham Palace in central London, Friday April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/John Stillwell, Pool)
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William and Kate have shared their family Christmas cardMAX NASH
Britain's Prince William stick his tongue out, as his wife Ket, Duchess of Cambridge, waves, as they drive from Buckingham Palace to Clarence House in a vintage Aston Martin Volante sports car, following their wedding at London's Westminster Cathedral Friday April 29, 2011.(AP Photo/Max Nash, pool)
MAX NASHBritain's Prince William stick his tongue out, as his wife Ket, Duchess of Cambridge, waves, as they drive from Buckingham Palace to Clarence House in a vintage Aston Martin Volante sports car, following their wedding at London's Westminster Cathedral Friday April 29, 2011.(AP Photo/Max Nash, pool)
