Harry and Meghan Choose Romantic Wedding Photo for Christmas Card

With just eleven days to go until Christmas, Kensington Palace shared a festive surprise this morning. To the delight of royal watchers, Harry and Meghan chose a previously unseen photo from their Frogmore House wedding reception for their Christmas card photo. The black and white image captures a romantic moment when the couple were watching the fireworks display and holding hands.

The image was taken by portrait and fashion photographer Chris Allerton. Windsor has always held a special place in Harry's and Meghan's hearts, and it will take on an even greater significance next year when they move to Frogmore Cottage, where they plan to base themselves and raise their family.

It was a treat to see another shot of Meghan's beautiful Stella McCartney gown. 

The Crepe Halterneck gown is currently available at Nordstrom and Net-A-Porter. The £3,500 piece is described: "Just one look at Stella McCartney's gown will tell you it's fit for royalty - quite literally, as Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, wore this exact style at her wedding reception. Precisely cut from weighty crepe so it skims your curves, it has a column silhouette and long train that will look beautiful as you walk down the aisle and dance at the party afterwards. Wear it with a sleek updo to show off the open back."

It was a delight to see the coordination between Kensington Palace and Clarence House, releasing Christmas card photos from their principals together. I'm hoping it heralds the beginning of a new tradition. Below, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall pictured in the garden of Clarence House over the summer.

The lovely photo was taken by Hugo Burnard.

The Cambridges shared a fabulous family portrait taken at their country home Anmer Hall by photographer Matt Porteous.

Next year, Baby Sussex will make his/her first Christmas card appearance :)

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In other news, we have word on two private engagements Meghan carried out this week. On Tuesday, the Duke and Duchess attended a board meeting for the Queen's Commonwealth Trust. On Wednesday, Meghan had a private meeting with the National Theatre's artistic director Rufus Norris. Her Majesty is patron of the National Theatre. 

Finally, the Palace announced the Duchess will visit the Royal Variety Charity’s residential nursing and care home, Brinsworth House, on Tuesday 18th December. The Royal Variety Charity, of which the Queen is patron, assists those who have worked professionally in the entertainment industry and are in need of help and assistance as a result of old age, ill-health, or hard times. The visit follows the Duchess’s attendance at the Royal Variety Performance in November.

Rebecca English reports: "Meghan apparently wanted to see first hand how the charity cares for those who have spent their lives working in the entertainment industry."