THE half term holidays are currently underway for many families across the UK – including in Princess Kate and Prince William’s royal household.
The Princess of Wales, 42, is said to be having a short break with Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six – with a relatable celebration taking place.
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are currently on their two-week school half term[/caption]
The Prince of Wales is expected to scale back his engagements for some family time[/caption]
The three children broke up for their two-week break from Lambrook School in Windsor on Friday October 18, and they won’t go back until November 4.
Prince William is expected to undertake few public engagements compared to last week, where he did three major visits, in order to spend time with the family.
Currently King Charles and Queen Camilla are undertaking their royal tour Down Under in the monarch’s first major international tour since his cancer diagnosis in February earlier this year.
Royal Editor at The Times Kate Mansey said on her Royals with Roya and Kate podcast: “It was probably not be very diplomatic for William to be doing anything too showy to detract from it.”
And there will be some exciting activities planned for George, Charlotte and Louis.
According to GB News, the three children are likely to spend time around Halloween with their cousins during their fortnight off school.
It is also expected that they will spend time with Kate’s parents, Carole and Michael Middleton.
Grandma Carole previously revealed on Instagram how much Halloween has meant to her over the years.
On her Party Pieces page in 2022, she shared: “Halloween is an Autumn highlight for me. I can still remember the fun and frights from my own childhood; the chance to dress up, decorate pumpkins and go trick-or-treating!”
She also shared how she had grown pumpkins that year and that she was looking forward to decorating them with her “loved ones.”
While Kate and William haven’t ever shared photos of the kids in costumes, they have been spotted trick-or-treating on doors in London in the past.
Meanwhile, the kids’ aunt Pippa – Kate’s younger sister – is also a fan of Halloween, and described it in her 2012 book as a “wonderful excuse to let your imagination run riot.”
The Wales kids’ cousins include Arthur, five, Grace, three, and Rose, one, from Pippa and husband James Matthews, and Inigo, one, from James Middleton and wife Alizée Thevenet.
They also have Archie, five and Lilibet, three, from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, but they are based in California.
Kate’s next appearance
It is thought that Kate’s next appearance could come in November following the half term break.
In September, the mum-of-three revealed that she has finished her chemotherapy treatment.
Princess Kate had announced her cancer diagnosis in March and said she would be taking a break from royal duties to focus on her health.
The Wales family are expected to spend time with Carole and Michael Middleton[/caption]
George, Charlotte and Louis are expected to celebrate Halloween with the kids of Pippa Middleton and James Matthews, and James Middleton and Alizée Thevenet[/caption]
The family often go to their countryside home, Anmer Hall in Norfolk, for UK-based holidays[/caption]
Kate said: “Doing what I can to stay cancer free is now my focus.
“Although I have finished chemotherapy, my path to healing and full recovery is long and I must continue to take each day as it comes.
“I am however looking forward to being back at work and undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months when I can.”
Kate will appear at some engagements in the coming months including charity events that are close to her heart, it is understood.
Kate announced in September she has finished her chemotherapy treatment[/caption]
It has also been reported Kate hopes to join the Royal Family at the annual Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph on November 10.
Kate recently joined William in a surprise public appearance to meet victims of the Southport attack.
It was her first public engagement with her husband since her cancer diagnosis – with the last time they took up duties together the Princess’ carol concert last December.
Kate is also planning to host her annual Christmas concert after completing chemotherapy.
Inside Kate Middleton’s love of Halloween
IN 2019, Kate Middleton was spotted at the self-service checkout in her local Hardwick brand of Sainsbury’s buying fancy dress costumes for George and Charlotte.
Resident Kate Carter told OK Magazine back in 2020: “She was with the children, and she looked lovely. She is absolutely beautiful, and the children were beautiful. They were so well behaved.”
Royal commentator Katie Nicholl, author of The New Royals, added: “The kids love Halloween and Kate very much gets in the spirit and takes them out trick or treating.”
Kate is known for her down to earth nature and being a hands-on mum, and some of her favourite things to do with the children during the holidays is baking, painting pottery and arts and crafts.
“It’s very important to Kate for her children to have a childhood that is similar to her own,” Katie said.
