A newly released collection of intimate photographs has provided a unique, behind-the-scenes perspective on the working year of the Prince and Princess of Wales throughout 2025. Shared directly on their official Instagram account, the images trace the couple's journey from January to December, highlighting both their major public duties and quieter, personal moments often missed by the public eye.
A Year of Solemn Commemoration and Public Service
The year commenced on a reflective note, with the Prince and Princess commemorating Holocaust Memorial Day in January. February saw the Princess of Wales continue her long-standing advocacy for children and families with a visit to an Action for Children Mother and Baby Unit inside HMP Styal. March brought a touch of tradition as the Princess attended the Irish Guards St Patrick's Day Parade.
Spring included a royal visit from the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay to the Isles of Mull and Iona in April. May marked a significant national event, where Prince William and Prince George connected with veterans during ceremonies for the 80th anniversary of VE Day, creating a poignant link between generations.
Sporting Triumphs and Global Diplomacy
June featured one of the calendar's most iconic events, Trooping the Colour, which united the Prince of Wales, His Majesty The King, and The Princess Royal. A sporting highlight followed in July when the Princess of Wales presented Jannik Sinner with the prestigious men's singles trophy at the Wimbledon Championships.
The Princess further expanded her early childhood work in August, launching a series of animated films through The Royal Foundation's Centre for Early Childhood. September shifted focus to the international stage, with the Prince and Princess greeting US President Donald Trump as his Marine One helicopter landed in Windsor ahead of the formal US State Visit.
Environmental Advocacy and Year's End
Diplomatic engagements continued into October, with the Prince of Wales attending an audience with Estonia's President, Alar Karis. November was dominated by environmental advocacy, as the Prince was captured playing volleyball on Copacabana beach ahead of the 2025 Earthshot Prize summit in Rio de Janeiro.
The year of official engagements concluded on a festive note in December, with the Prince of Wales attending The Welsh Guard Christmas party at Combermere Barracks. This final visit encapsulated a year defined by high-profile public service interspersed with rare, candid glimpses into the lives of the senior royals, offering a more complete picture of their dedicated work across a wide range of causes from remembrance and sport to early years development and global environmental solutions.
