School is already back in session for many families in the U.S., but across the pond, kids still have a few weeks left of summer. And Prince William and Kate Middleton’s three kids are taking full advantage of it. Royal kids Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, are heading to Balmoral in Scotland with their family, as is royal tradition, and they will reportedly be focused on one thing during their stay. According to insiders, the royal kids are going to spend as much time in nature as they can.

According to Hello!, Balmoral is a huge baronial-style castle with 53,000 acres of forest, farmland and moor, which has enticed royals sense Prince Albert bought it for Queen Victoria in 1852. The late Queen Elizabeth II loved visiting here, and the Waleses are carrying on the tradition with their own kids. According to the outlet, the kids are expected to take nature walks with the King (known as “Grandpa Wales”), go on pony rides, go on deer stalking and fishing trips, and more.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 02: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Prince Louis of Cambridge, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge and Prince George of Cambridge watch a flypast from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping the Colour on June 2, 2022 in London, England. Trooping The Colour, also known as The Queen's Birthday Parade, is a military ceremony performed by regiments of the British Army that has taken place since the mid-17th century. It marks the official birthday of the British Sovereign. This year, from June 2 to June 5, 2022, there is the added celebration of the Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II in the UK and Commonwealth to mark the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne on 6 February 1952.

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“My childhood was full of holidays having fun in the fresh air, swimming in lochs, family barbecues with my grandfather in command – and, yes, the odd midge,” William previously said, per Hello! “George, Charlotte and Louis are already aware of how dear Scotland is to both of us, and they’re beginning to create their own cherished memories there, too.”

Britain's Princess Charlotte of Wales (R) wipes her eyes as she and her brother Britain's Prince Louis of Wales (C) eat marshmallow biscuits as they take part in the Big Help Out, during a visit to the 3rd Upton Scouts Hut in Slough, west of London on May 8, 2023, where the family joined volunteers helping to renovate and improve the building. People across Britain were on Monday asked to do their duty as the celebrations for King Charles III's coronation drew to a close with a massive volunteering drive. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / POOL / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Britain’s Princess Charlotte of Wales (R) wipes her eyes as she and her brother Britain’s Prince Louis of Wales (C) eat marshmallow biscuits as they take part in the Big Help Out, during a visit to the 3rd Upton Scouts Hut in Slough, west of London on May 8, 2023, where the family joined volunteers helping to renovate and improve the building. People across Britain were on Monday asked to do their duty as the celebrations for King Charles III’s coronation drew to a close with a massive volunteering drive. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / POOL / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
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Middleton loves spending time in the sun as well. She recently did a voiceover highlighting beautiful nature areas in Britain, which was posted to Instagram. She says in the clip, “As we bask in the sunlit hours, friends and families come together; playing, connecting, being present – embracing the joy to be found in even the most fleeting of moments and shared experiences.”

We can imagine that’s exactly what happens at Balmoral when the royals can enjoy time off the grid for a while.

Middleton captioned the video, “Our lives flourish when we cherish the bonds of love and friendship. It has never been more important to appreciate the value of one another, and of Mother Nature. Here’s to Summer. C.”

Last summer, royal expert Jennie Bond told OK! that the last few weeks of summer are all about family. “Just like in the late queen’s reign, time at Balmoral is family time,” she said. “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!” 

Bond added, “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.”

It truly sounds like an idyllic, private getaway that generations of royals have enjoyed over the years. We know Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis will have a blast running around in the fresh air, getting dirty, and having fun without the eyes of the world upon them for a few weeks, and we couldn’t be more excited for them.

Before you go, check out the royal kids’ favorite ways to spend their summer holidays.