Friday, December 21, 2018

Christmas angels in Monaco

Their little Christmas angels! Princess Charlene and Prince Albert of Monaco pose with four-year-old twins Jacques and Gabriella on the front of their festive card

  • Princess Charlene and Prince Albert of Monaco released a Christmas card
  • Their four-year-old twins Jacques and Gabriella steal the spotlight in the snap
  • Gabriella stands next to her father, while Charlene holds Jacques on her lap 
  • A second festive image of the twins was spotted for the first time last week 
Princess Charlene and Prince Albert of Monaco's children steal the show on the cover of the royals' Christmas card. 
Four-year-old twins Jacques and Gabriella are captured alongside their smartly-dressed parents in the festive snap, which was shared on Instagram fan account Royal Addicted yesterday.  
The image shows the family of four - and their Chihuahua  - posing in front of an ornately decorated Christmas tree. 

Festive family! Princess Charlene and Prince Albert of Monaco's four-year-old twins Jacques and Gabriella steal the show on the cover of the royals' Christmas card, pictured
Festive family! Princess Charlene and Prince Albert of Monaco's four-year-old twins Jacques and Gabriella steal the show on the cover of the royals' Christmas card, pictured
Doubly delightful: A second image of the brother and sister, pictured, was first seen last week. The twins, dressed in formal outfits, pose in front of a beautifully decorated Christmas tree
Doubly delightful: A second image of the brother and sister, pictured, was first seen last week. The twins, dressed in formal outfits, pose in front of a beautifully decorated Christmas tree
Former Olympic swimmer Charlene, 40, looks sophisticated in what appears to be a fitted red shirt with a dramatic red full skirt. 
Her husband Albert, 60, dons a grey suit with an open collar white shirt. 
Gabriella, who is dressed in a pretty white dress and silver Mary Janes, clutches a toy reindeer in one hand and hold's onto her father with the other. 
Her brother, who is seated on 40-year-old Charlene's knee, is adorable in black trousers, a white shirt and a mini black waistcoat. 

Festive greeting: The images are accompanied by a message, written in French, English and Monegasque, pictured
Festive greeting: The images are accompanied by a message, written in French, English and Monegasque, pictured
His green striped Adidas trainers add a playful touch to the formal look.   
It is accompanied by a message, written in French, English and Monegasque. 
It reads: 'May the Christmas season fill your home with joy, your heart with love and your life with laughter. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2019.'   
A second image of the twins, which is printed on the inside cover, was first spotted when Charlene and Albert handed out Christmas cards at the Red Cross headquarters in Monaco last week.  
Proud parents: A second image of the twins, which is printed on the inside cover, was first spotted when Charlene and Albert handed out Christmas cards at the Red Cross headquarters in Monaco last week, pictured

Proud parents: A second image of the twins, which is printed on the inside cover, was first spotted when Charlene and Albert handed out Christmas cards at the Red Cross headquarters in Monaco last week, pictured
The unseen snap of Jacques and Gabriella sees the four-year-olds posing in festive dress in front of the Christmas tree with 'Joyeux Noël' (Merry Christmas) printed alongside it.
The couple spent time meeting those benefiting from the charity's work and presenting them with gifts on behalf of the royal family.
The Red Cross is a charity clearly close to the royal's hearts, with the couple hosting a gala ball in aid of the charity each July.