The British royal family’s Christmas cards don’t just reach family, friends and neighbors – they reach an entire country. And now, thanks to social media, the entire world. So, some tacky photo from a family holiday or university graduation is not going to make the cut.
Fortunately, with a 170-year-old tradition of sending out Christmas cards, they have plenty of practice. Enjoy scrolling through some of the history of the British royal Christmas cards below.

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Photo: Chris Allerton / Courtesy of Kensington Palace

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