Princess Kate want her children to experience a "care free" summer as the annual August trip to Balmoral grows closer.
Kate's summer plans are uncertain amid her cancer treatment but with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis' summer break from school looming, there will be some much-needed respite for the Waleses.
Leading royal expert, Jennie Bond said this year's family holiday to Balmoral is significance for the Princess of Wales.
Following an "incredibly difficult few months", it is expected that Kate and William will want to "make the summer months as fun and carefree for the children".
Princess Kate is set for a 'care free' summer with her children as the annual August trip to Balmoral grows closer, one former royal correspondent has saidGetty"It's been one heck of a year for the Royal Family so far and nothing would please the King more than to have his close family gathered together in the peace of Balmoral for a time to take stock together, mark the passing of an incredibly difficult few months and look to the future," Bond told OK!
"Like Catherine herself has said, cancer treatment brings with it a large measure of uncertainty and that must extend to whether she is able to spend part of the summer holidays at Balmoral.
"If she does go, I'm sure the whole family will want to surround her with love, support and renewed strength.
"She, meanwhile, will want to make the summer months as fun and carefree for the children as she possibly can after everything she's been through."
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Following an 'incredibly difficult few months', it is expected that Kate and William will want to 'make the summer months as fun and carefree for the children'
Kensington Palace/XThe Wales family could opt for a holiday break closer to home - at Anmer Hall in Norfolk.
However, William and Kate hold a special bond with Scotland, with the prince describing the area as the "source of some of my happiest memories. But also, my saddest."
Balmoral was the location where William was told of his mother Diana's death and where the late Queen Elizabeth died in 2022.
However, the stunning Scottish landscape was where William and Kate's romance flourished.
Kate's summer plans are uncertain amid her cancer treatment but with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis now kick starting their summer break, there will be some much-needed respite for the Waleses
GettyBond said: "Just like in the late Queen's reign, time at Balmoral is family time. And, if the King gets the chance, he will relish the chance to hang out with his grandchildren by reading them stories, teaching them about the wildlife around them, playing cards and enjoying picnics... weather permitting!
"The summer stay up there has always been a time primarily for family for a gathering in the peace of the Scottish countryside after the busyness and noise of their working lives in London and elsewhere. It's a 'breathe, relax and be still' kind of place, and that's what they all love about it," she added.
"And, this year, more than ever, they all need to gather themselves and re-group for what they must all hope will be better days to come."
