It is approaching christmas and, for many, it familiefotografering – also for the royal. Every year tend kongefamiliene in both the Uk and abroad to share the official julebilder with the people.

Now Kensington Palace published two new photos that will be printed on this year’s christmas cards from the members of the british royal family. The images have never been published previously.

CASUAL: this Year’s julebilde of hertugparet is a little different than the royal portraits you are used to see. Photo: Matt Porteous/ Pa Photos/ NTB scanpix Show more

The first picture is a familiebilde of prince William (36), duchess Kate (36) and their three children, George (5), Charlotte (3) and little Louis who came into the world 23. april of this year. The picture is taken at the country house Anmer Hall in Norfolk, a part of Sandringham-estate used by the royal family.

the Picture shows the family of five in a casual setting out on the trip.

The second picture is from prince Harry (34) and duchess Meghan (36) her magnificent wedding 19. may of this year. The picture is from a reception is at Frogmore House.

this YEAR’s CHRISTMAS card: This photo from Meghan and harry’s wedding day to be used on the royal family christmas cards this year: Photo: Chris Allerton/ Pa Phiotos/ NTB scanpix Show more

the Pictures are taken by photographers Chris Allerton and Matt Porteus.

– A relaxed family

Just like so many others of us, sending the royal christmas cards to friends and family. It is always exciting to see what images they use, and the first in years – is british, says See and Hørs kongehusekspert, Caroline Vagle.

She says that this picture of hertugfamilien shows a relaxed family on a hike in the woods – casual attired, and that there is a different and very charming picture of the family.

the royal family with the brand new julebilder

New this year is that prince Harry and the duchess Meghan also sends out christmas cards together, and of course, they have chosen a shot from the very finest day in the year that has passed. Namely, the wedding day! However, it is the first and last time they are alone on the christmas card. In the spring expecting their first child, and next christmas we can rejoice to a picture of two proud parents with a little prince or princess in your arms, ” says Vagle on.

Mimelek and tullegaver

The british royal family is also known for a number of other, and perhaps more quirky christmas traditions than just photography. In particular, it is one of the traditions their that stands out a little extra.

MEGHANS FIRST CHRISTMAS: In the last year was the first christmas holiday where the duchess Meghan (36) participated. In the year, she is pictured at the royal family christmas card: Photo: NTB Scanpix Show more

Family opens namely their christmas gifts on christmas eve rather than on christmas day, as many do in England. Nevertheless, gaveutdelingen strictly tradisjonsbundet.

set up tables in The Red Drawing room ‘ at Sandringham, where bordplatene is divided into different sections with tape that indicates where the gifts to the various family members should be placed, in an article the author Brian Hoey has written on the Wales Online.

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According to Brian Hoeys article sneaks the royal down there in the course of the afternoon, and puts forth the gifts in secret. During the actual gaveutdelingen is it prince Philip (97) which gives the individual permission to open the presents.

You might think that the british royal provides each other exclusive gifts, but it is far from the truth. They have fun rather to give each other tullegaver, which, according to Hoey should be as cheap as possible.

After the food presumably have got the sink a bit, throwing namely the family out in festive mimeleker. The fun runs at least until midnight, you must believe Hoey, and no one can leave the company before queen Elizabeth (92) pulls back for the evening.

BEAMING: Duchess Kate and prince William were happy with the visit of his so far, and Kate looked forward to a day with more outdoor activities. Video: Chinese Falch / Reporter: Henriette Eilertsen Show more