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."
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Delighted to share a new image of the family, which features on this year’s Christmas card 🎄 pic.twitter.com/aHFIhSfVXx
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) December 10, 2021
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.
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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Photos: The royal wedding of Prince William and Kate
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
(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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Prince William and his new bride Kate leave Westminster Abbey after their wedding on Friday April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Andrew Milligan, Pool)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
at the Royal Wedding in London Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Bogdan Maran)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
CNN's Lauren Said-Moorhouse contributed reporting.
