The King and Queen have chosen a photograph taken in the garden at Buckingham Palace for their Christmas card this year. The image, captured by photographer Millie Pilkington in April 2024, shows the smiling couple standing side by side on what appears to be a bright and sunny day in the Palace garden.Camilla is wearing a blue wool crepe dress by Fiona Clare and private jewellery, while the King – hand in pocket – is wearing a grey suit and blue tie.The image has been selected for the couple’s third Christmas card since Charles became King.The King and Queen have chosen a photograph taken in the garden at Buckingham Palace for their Christmas card this yearBuckingham Palace/Millie Pilkington/PAThe message reads: “Wishing you a very Happy Christmas and New Year.”The card features a more informal image than the one selected in 2023.Last year’s picture, which was taken by photographer Hugo Burnand, showed the royal couple in the Throne Room at the Palace following the Coronation.Charles wore the Imperial State Crown, while Camilla wore the Queen Mary’s Crown.King Charles and Queen Camilla Christmas card 2023Buckingham Palace/Hugo Burnand/PA Archive/PA ImagesThe King was also pictured wearing a coronation tunic and the robe of estate.Senior members of the Royal Family regularly release Christmas images to decorate official festive cards, which are then sent to friends, family, and colleagues.Royal commentator Jennie Bond has suggested that his Christmas will be extra special for the King following his battle with cancer throughout 2024.She said: “I think this Christmas and New Year will take on a special significance for all of the Royal Family, but especially for the King and the Princess of Wales.King Charles and Queen Camilla Christmas card 2022Jonathan Brady/PA Archive/PA ImagesKing Charles was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer in February this year.He took a three-month break from work to focus on recovery but resumed his public duties in April.The tour of the South Pacific, when King Charles and Queen Camilla visited Australia and Samoa, marked the king’s first major overseas tour since his cancer diagnosis.King Charles will address the nation in his Christmas Day speech.