The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have released a new family portrait.
The royal couple, who are expecting their third child in April, are seen posing with Prince George, four, and Princess Charlotte, two, in the formal portrait, which will appear on their Christmas card this year.
The image, which shows the family dressed in matching pale blue outfits, was taken by Chris Jackson, Getty Images Royal photographer, at Kensington Palace earlier this year.
It comes as the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall also released their Christmas card photo for this year, opting for a rather less formal snap taken to mark Camilla’s 70th birthday.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with Prince George, four, and Princess Charlotte, two
Meanwhile a picture of Duchess of Cornwall celebrating her 70th birthday with the Prince of Wales has been chosen by the couple as their Christmas card image.
Charles and Camilla are pictured dressed for a private summer party, at the prince’s Highgrove home, which marked the duchess’s July 17 birthday.
The heir to the throne is wearing a dinner jacket and black tie while his wife is dressed in a dress by Anna Valentine.
Hugo Burnand took the picture of the couple at the party held a few days before Camilla’s birthday.
The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall chose this image for their Christmas card this year
2016: The couple opted for a rather more vibrant choice for their Christmas card last year
2015: In 2015 the couple chose a touching photo taken on their summer holiday to Scotland
The couple posed for the picture in the orchard room at the Highgrove estate.
Mr Burnand is used to working with members of the royal family as he took the wedding pictures of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s nuptials in 2011 and Charles and Camilla’s big day in 2005.
The heir to the throne also asked the photographer to take the birthday image which marked his 60th year in 2008 and he has taken a portrait picture of the duchess.
2014: The couple look in excellent spirits at the Invictus Games Opening Ceremony in 2014
2013: Viewing horses in the parade ring from the Royal Box on the second day of Royal Ascot
In the Christmas image Camilla is wearing a flower design necklace, described as a private piece, which complements her embroidered ivory dress, while Charles’ dinner jacket is by Savile Row bespoke tailors Anderson & Sheppard.
Printed on the outside cover of each Christmas card are the Prince of Wales’s feathers and the duchess’ cipher, while inside are the words ‘Wishing you a very Happy Christmas and New Year’ printed on the left-hand side and opposite is the photograph surrounded by a thin red border.