Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie's Christmas card with personal touch from their children

Lovely photos!
Gabrielle Cracknell

At the weekend it was the turn of Prince Edward and his wife, Duchess Sophie, to unveil their 2025 Christmas card.

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh’s card features some stunning snaps from their travels this year, as well as a special personal touch from their two children, Lady Louise Windsor and James, Earl of Wessex.

You can take a look at it here.

Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie attend The Coral Gold Cup meeting at Newbury Racecourse
Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie have released their 2025 Christmas card (Credit: Cover Images)

Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie’s Christmas card

The front of the card features one photo of Duchess Sophie and another of Prince Edward. They were both taken during the couple’s September visit to Japan.

An explanatory note reads: “Above: Sophie taking the high road and Edward taking the slightly wobbly one!”

Inside, there is a further photo of the duke and duchess together. This one is labelled: “Inside: sizing up each other at the Ryogoku Kokugikan National Sumo Arena, Tokyo.”

Opposite this is a printed message, reading: “Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.”

The card is then hand-signed by the family of four: “Sophie x, Edward, Louise & James.”

Lady Louise Windsor and James Earl of Wessex
The card is also signed by Lady Louise Windsor and James Earl of Wessex (Credit: Dutch Press Photo/Cover Images)

Royal family’s Christmas cards for 2025

Many of Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie’s royal relatives have also released Christmas cards this year, as per royal custom.

King Charles and Queen Camilla were the first to kick off the tradition, selecting a photo of them taken during their trip to Rome earlier this year for their Christmas card.

Meanwhile, the Prince and Princess of Wales’ card features an adorable photo of them both cuddling with their three children, Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, seven. Many royal fans were particularly charmed by little Louis’ toothless grin.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle also released their own festive greeting, featuring a sweet rare snap with their own children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

Alongside the family pic, a message on Meghan’s Instagram page read: “Happy Holidays! From our family to yours.”

Princess Anne likewise shared a photo of herself and husband Sir Timothy Laurence to mark the holiday season.

Many royal fans liked that she didn’t include her royal title in the message. The card was simply signed as: “With Best Wishes for a Happy and Peaceful Christmas and New Year from Anne and Tim.”

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