Kate Middleton and Prince William's unusual Christmas card creates buzz online

What's special about the Christmas photo card

In the photo, Middleton poses alongside her husband and children - 5-year-old Prince Louis, 8-year-old Princess Charlotte, and 11-year-old Prince George. The photo is not in color, which is a rare occurrence for portraits of members of the royal family.

Usually, princes and princesses, dukes and duchesses create vibrant photos filled with colors. However, this year Middleton and her husband made an exception.

Christmas card from Middleton and Prince William (photo: instagram.com/princeandprincessofwales)

In the photo, the Princess of Wales poses in a snowy white shirt and jeans with a black belt. Her husband and children also donned black and white outfits. Meanwhile, Middleton's daughter, seated in the center of the photo on a chair, paired her attire with casual sneakers, just like her younger brother.

The children of the Prince and Princess of Wales noticeably look more grown-up. As for Middleton herself, she seems to defy aging.

Middleton's Christmas photo (photo: instagram.com/princeandprincessofwales)

Users' reactions

Baffled users express how the photo has deeply impressed them. Almost no one expected the image to be monochromatic. Additionally, many have noted the rapid maturation of Middleton's children. Users are commenting:

• "Charlotte is wonderful and resembles a young Queen Elizabeth."
• "Kate is so cool. What a beautiful family."
• "Prince George will be breaking hearts when he grows up!"
• "An incredibly beautiful family! The future of the royal family is in good hands."
• "George and Charlotte look so grown up!"