You Have To See A Century's Worth Of The Royal Family Christmas Cards
Corgis, boats, and missing baby shoes! Things have definitely changed over the years.
For generations, the royal family has celebrated the season by sending out cards to friends, family, and loyal subjects. From supporting troops at war to introducing new babies, they're often a reflection of what's going on in the family and in the world. So, Merry Christmas — and long live the Queen and family!
1914
King George V and Queen Mary — Queen Elizabeth II's grandparents — sent this greeting card to their troops fighting in World War I.
1942
To follow in her grandparents' footsteps, a young Princess Elizabeth mailed out cards to the Grenadier Guards regiment of the British Army, who were fighting in World War II.
1955
Now Queen Elizabeth II and a mother-of-two, this year she posed alongside husband, Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, and her children Prince Charles and Princess Anne.
1957
For a more intimate view into their home life, the family of four took a gorgeous color photo with their dogs.
1965
And now they're six! Just a year before, Prince Edward was born. So he was the newest royal to join the holiday photo tradition. Here, the happy baby poses with his siblings (Princess Anne, Prince Charles, and Prince Andrew) and parents (Queen Elizabeth II and Philip, Duke of Edinburgh).
1969
A few years later, the sporty royal crew posed casually by a boat.
1979
My, how they've grown! Princes Edward, Charles, and Andrew (from left to right) are quite the dapper crew. Joining them are their parents, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, and their very stylish sister Princess Anne.
But that's not all: Look a little closer and you'll see Anne's 2-year-old son, Peter Phillips, hiding behind Edward's leg.
1981
Newlyweds Prince Charles and Princess Diana marked their first holiday together with a beautiful card that featured a photo from their July 29 nuptials.
1982
Prince Charles and Princess Diana happily introduced their newborn son, Prince William.
1984
Two years later, the family's card featured a newborn Prince Harry!
1987
Despite rumors of marital strife, the royal family posed happily for their portrait. Even the toddlers complied!
1987
That same year, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip posed with their four grandchildren: Prince William, Prince Harry, Peter Phillips, and Zara Phillips.
1988
In a sweet nod to their love of horses, the family posed in a pasture that year.
1989
Elizabeth and Philip's annual card featured a photo from their trip to Sark, Guernsey.
1990
But a year later, they decided on a more relaxed photo with one of their dogs for their 1990 Christmas card.
1993
After his 1992 separation from Diana, Prince Charles sent out a Christmas card with just his sons.
1995
Three years later, a single Princess Diana followed suit with a cheery photo of herself and her boys.
1998
The year after Diana's death, the royal family posed in a multi-generational show of unity.
2013
Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, sent out a happy photo of themselves viewing horses at Royal Ascot in June for that years' note.
2014
A year later, they were shown celebrating the opening ceremonies for the Invictus Games, Prince Harry's pet project.
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