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[Judaline]

I like the 'hand in the pocket' look of the one boy, but yes, it does look staged. Did they want the picture in black and white I wonder? I do like that.

[Oznell]

@Linmo ,  thanks for posting!  It's a fun picture that definitely shows the changes that children's growth brings.  I usually prefer something less casual at Christmas, but, they seem to like to switch things around.

I loved the outfit Kate wore to her annual Christmas carol concert:

The cream sweater, pants and coat really stand out.

Until she crouched down to talk to a young concert goer, I didn't notice the interesting flared detail on the sleeves--

[ECBG]

Beautiful photo!  Thanks for posting!

[rolen]

I also found it difficult to recognized Kate.  Something looks different about her face - maybe her eyes or eye makeup or something.  She looks more like Marie Osmond than Kate to me.  

They are a lovely family but this photo does not show them at their best - too posed, bland outfits and not in color.  

[LizzieInSRQ]

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@chrystaltree wrote:

• Kids do grow up.. I don't like this picture.  The jeans and white shirts are boring and lifeless.  It's just too staged.  

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Seriously @chrystaltree @? It IS a POSED photo for a Christmas Card. Of course it is "staged".  Its in b/w and the dress is casual to exude relaxed warmth not opulance. You dont have to like it but the reasonings make no sense to me. 

[LizzieInSRQ]

Look at how much Charlotte looks like William.

This is young William on the right when they were comparing George to him. 

[candys mine]

I like the cropped version.  It's a family photo.

I think this was done in an effort to NOT be the focus of the royal watchers.

They can be shown as "just" a happy family because ...

CHARLES  IS the KING.

[Stray]

My niece has a professional large pic over her fireplace & the whole family is in jeans & white shirts. I love it & it shows the people rather than their attire.

[LizzieInSRQ]

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@Judaline wrote:

I like the 'hand in the pocket' look of the one boy ( the future King of England LOL), but yes, it does look staged ( its a posed photo, not a paparazzi shot, what is it supposed to be other than staged?). Did they want the picture in black and white I wonder? ( of course THEY wanted it in black and white, why would it be done and published if THEY didnt request and/ or approve?) I do like that.

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[LizzieInSRQ]

@Oznell your eye is soooo keen. I would not have noticed that beautiful detail of the flair of her sleeve and now im obsessed with it! Lol ( i am no fadhionista but somehow revel in info like this and runway tv shows). Thanks!!