The Prince and Princess of Wales have shared a wintery painting of a reindeer by nine-year-old Prince George in their Christmas Day message.

Prince William and Kate Middleton, both 40, used their joint Instagram account to wish their followers a Merry Christmas, sharing the photo.

They wrote: 'Happy Christmas! [Painting] by George' as they shared the festive painting of a stag against a blue backdrop. The stag is joined by two robins - one sitting on his back and another on one of his antlers. Read more @https://tinyurl.com/59smcrz5