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  • Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco continued their tradition of sharing a new photo ahead of the holidays
  • The royal couple released their 2025 Christmas card with their 10-year-old twins, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella
  • Harley the Chihuahua made a cute cameo in the holiday snap

Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco are spreading holiday cheer with their 2025 Christmas card.

On Dec. 7, the sovereign prince of Monaco and his wife released their annual Christmas card with their twin children, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, who will turn 11 later this week. 

The luxe photo showed the family posed before a crackling fire and twinkling Christmas tree, with someone special on the couch with Princess Charlene and Princess Gabriella: the family dog, Harley!

“The Princely Family is pleased to share their greeting card with you,” courtiers wrote below the photo by Vanessa von Zitzewitz in French, Monégasque, English and Italian. 

Princess Charlene, Prince Albert, Prince Jacques, Princess Gabriella and Harley in their 2025 Christmas picture.

Palais Princier de Monaco/Instagram

While Prince Albert and Princess Charlene’s holiday photos previously had a decidedly formal flair with outfits to match, they relaxed the tradition with a cozy snap in sweaters in 2024 and seem to be sticking with a simpler stance.

Harley previously appeared in the family’s Christmas card in 2019 and recently joined Princess Charlene for an important canine engagement.

On Nov. 2, Princess Charlene participated in the second annual Rokethon solidarity walk in her role as President of the Monaco Society for the Protection of Animals and brought Harley along in her arms.

The event is dedicated to raising awareness about the abandonment of animals and promoting responsible adoption, as well as supporting shelters. 

Princess Charlene and Harley at the Rokethon solidarity walk on Nov. 2.

Palais Princier de Monaco/Instagram

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Princess Charlene was all smiles during the daytime engagement at the Fontvieille Big Top, which was also attended by her brother, Gareth Wittstock, Vice-President of the Monaco SPA.