The backdrop of 1992 was marked by turmoil within the royal family, with the announcement of Charles’ and Diana’s separation delivered to the House of Commons by British Prime Minister John Major in December of that year. In contrast, the 2023 version exudes a more cheerful atmosphere, portraying all family members in high spirits, except for Prince George, the anticipated heir to the throne.
The family members sport white shirts neatly tucked into jeans, with George proudly displaying a visible Ralph Lauren polo logo on his shirt. This departure from the family’s traditional English fairy-tale photos, usually taken in the idyllic countryside of Norfolk or Suffolk, reveals a deliberate shift.
Captured by Yorkshire-born photographer Josh Sinner, the portrait adopts an Americanized aesthetic reminiscent of ’90s JC Penney catalogs and Calvin Klein’s Eternity campaigns. It also pays homage to a black-and-white candid photo taken by Patrick Demarchelier, showcasing Prince William photographing his mother and brother, a picture that was reshared by the two brothers in commemoration of Diana’s death in 2017.
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The royals adhering to the royal doctrine of never complaining and never explaining, seize this opportunity to subtly challenge British tabloids, well aware that every detail of the photograph will be scrutinized. In 2019, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had also chosen black-and-white for their Christmas card, establishing a pattern where monochrome photographs become their signature style for sharing significant news with the world, from engagement announcements captured by Alexi Lubomirski to revealing their second child, documented by Misan Harriman.