The Prince and Princess of Wales shared a formal portrait on December 3, 2025, ahead of the German state banquet at Windsor Castle. People described the image as showing the couple beside a lit Christmas tree at Frogmore House; it was a banquet portrait, not their family Christmas-card photo.
What the portrait shows
In the portrait, Catherine and William pose beside a lit Christmas tree in formal evening attire. People credited the photograph to Alex Bramall and identified Frogmore House as its location. Those details come from People’s report; the Royal Household’s event account confirms the banquet and the couple’s attendance, but does not independently identify the portrait, its photographer or where it was taken.
The Waleses’ caption, as reported by People, read: “Looking forward to a special banquet tonight in Windsor 🇩🇪🇬🇧.” Its festive setting may bring a Christmas card to mind, but this was a portrait shared for a formal engagement, not evidence of the couple’s annual family card.
The occasion: a German state visit
The portrait was released in connection with the state banquet held at Windsor Castle on December 3, 2025. The Royal Household records that King Charles III hosted German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Elke Büdenbender that evening, with the Prince and Princess of Wales among the guests.
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The visit ran from December 3 to 5 and was hosted by the King and Queen at Windsor Castle. In its October 15 announcement, the Royal Family described it as “the first inward State Visit by a President of the Federal Republic of Germany in 27 years.”
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People reported that Catherine wore a glittering blue cape gown by Jenny Packham, Queen Victoria’s Oriental Circlet and earrings belonging to the late Queen Elizabeth II. The publication said this was Catherine’s first time wearing the circlet. It described William’s attire as white tie with a Windsor tailcoat.
These clothing and jewelry details are from People’s fashion coverage; they are not independently confirmed in the Royal Household’s event account.
Quick Recap
Sources
- People, December 3, 2025: the portrait, caption, photographer, location and fashion details
- The Royal Family, December 3, 2025: account of the German state visit and Windsor banquet
- The Royal Family, October 15, 2025: announcement of the visit and its dates
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