Yes, it’s the holiday season, and Monaco is not left out this year. The royal palace has been decorated from top to bottom. A giant size Mickey Mouse stands outside, waiting to welcome the scores of kids that will be visiting it this Christmas.

Treats are also in the line-up for this year’s celebration. The famous Chef Christian Garcia has his hands full preparing special meals. From sugar cookies for the annual children’s Christmas party and many other goodies, it is clearly going to be a memorable end of year.

Charm galore

The main attraction of this year’s photo shoot is this charming picture of twins, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella. Dressed in a smart white button-down shirt and brown corduroys, the prince is all smiles. Seated beside him in a beautiful cherry-red dress, topped off with a matching bow, is his sister Gabriella.

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Family portraits

Monaco-based photographer Vanessa Von Zitzewitz is shooting the family this year, and we dare say she does an amazing job of it. Elegantly dressed in this photo are Princess Charlene, Prince Albert, and the twins.

In this collage, Princess Gabriella writes something in her notebook. Perhaps, she scribbles a final wish-list to Santa. Little Prince Jacques holds a golden snowflake to his hair. And Prince Albert shares a laugh with the twins as they pose by another tree.

There is a lot to celebrate this year, especially as the twins recently turned 3. Judging from the new pictures, we anticipate that this celebration will outmatch the previous years. We wish the royal family and citizens of Monaco happy holidays and Merry Christmas.