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The Royal Christmas card is not all that it seems

The adorable Princess Charlotte in her pale pink cardigan, floral dress and woollen tights appears to be missing a shoe.

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Boisterous Prince George may grab your attention to start with, but it’s clear the third-in-line to the throne decided to bring one of his toys to liven up his parent’s photoshoot.

A bright red wooden train is seen on the grass next to his sister’s discarded shoe.

With one eye on his son, Prince William looks ready to grab the toy train as the adorable Prince George looks set to make a run for it.

And despite the Duchess of Cambridge looking the picture of happiness, mother’s across the country are well aware how difficult it is to balance a baby precariously on your knee for too long.

The young royals smile for the camera The photo was taken in the grounds of Kensington Palace

You have to be sharp as you don't have long when there are two young children involved!

Photographing a family-of-four with two young children is never easy and it’s clear photographer Chris Jelf had limited time to capture the Christmas image at Kensington Palace.

He said: “I thoroughly enjoyed photographing a very lovely family, although you have to be sharp as you don't have long when there are two young children involved! I hope everyone enjoys this photo and I am honoured that the Duke and Duchess have decided to share it with the public."

The candid shot is becoming a hallmark of the photos the Cambridge’s release to the public.

In images from Princess Charlotte’s christening this summer, unruly Prince George was seen playing with his hair as he flashed a toothy grin to the camera.

The Cambridge's at Princess Charlotte's christening Prince George flashes his cheeky grin