The autumn half-term holiday is upon us – and it can only mean one thing for the Princess of Wales who admits to being a particular fan of the spooky Halloween seasonJennifer Newton Deputy Royal Editor and Kelly Williams Assistant News Editor (Live)
10:19, 19 Oct 2025Updated 14:47, 19 Oct 2025
The family are said to be looking forward to a break(Image: PA)
The Princess of Wales is said to be looking forward to the half-term break after a number of royal engagements. William and Kate are gearing up for the hectic run-up to Christmas whilst simultaneously preparing for a major house move from Adelaide Cottage to Forest Lodge, elsewhere on the Windsor estate.
Former BBC Royal correspondent Jennie Bond exclusively told the Mirror that the brief autumn break couldn’t come at a more opportune time for the Wales family. She revealed: “They’ve come in for some criticism for the number of overseas holidays they’ve taken over the past year, so perhaps this half term will be one to spend at home,” reports the Mirror.
“Of course, by then, it’s possible that the family may have moved into their new house, Forest Lodge, which will seem like a holiday in itself. But that may still be some weeks off. So, if the renovations are still underway, I expect they’ll head up to Norfolk to enjoy the wide open skies and sea air.
The children are growing up fast(Image: Getty Images)
“Somehow they seem to manage a fair bit of freedom in the countryside and on the beaches near Anmer Hall. And it must be so liberating for them to be able to leap over the sand dunes or walk the dogs, almost like any other family.”
Given Kate’s passion for nature, outdoor activities such as invigorating strolls, cycling trips and even bouncing on the trampoline – a beloved pastime of Charlotte – appear likely to feature on their schedule.
Meanwhile, last month, Kate disclosed another cherished hobby of her youngest son, seven year old Louis, which is ideal for this season – gathering conkers.
The family appears to be devoted enthusiasts of the eerie festivities, as evidenced in 2019 when Kate was caught shopping at their neighbourhood Sainsbury’s in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, hunting for children’s Halloween outfits and seasonal goodies.
Posting on her former business Party Pieces Instagram page, she revealed: “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! I’ve even grown my own pumpkins this year, so I’m looking forward to decorating those with my loved ones.”
The family love autumn
Jennie further commented: “Catherine is so in tune with nature these days, and finds it so restorative, that I think she enjoys all the rituals that go with the passing seasons. And that goes for Halloween as well. It always seems like a celebration of the height of autumn, with winter just on the horizon.
“And these days young families make such a joyful fuss about Halloween: the masks, the lanterns, the pumpkins and all the paraphernalia that go to make a spooky party.”
Nevertheless, with eldest son Prince George now approaching 12 years old – and set to begin secondary school come next September – donning fancy dress for Halloween may soon become a thing of the past as he steps into his teenage years.
Jennie continued: “From what we recently learned about George – William divulged that his son was quite a different character behind doors to the rather serious, impeccably behaved boy we see in public – I should think he still enjoys some boisterous Halloween fun with his siblings.
“But life is obviously going to change for the family when George goes to his new school. He’ll probably start feeling a bit more independent and grown-up.”
Following the school holidays, the Royal Family will embark upon their customarily hectic schedule as the countdown to Christmas begins in earnest.
November will undoubtedly see William and Kate joining the remainder of the Firm for Remembrance commemorations, culminating in the traditional solemn ceremony at the Cenotaph in Central London to pay tribute to fallen servicemen and women.
Subsequently, the action-packed run-up to the festive period will commence, featuring occasions such as the Diplomatic Corps reception before King Charles is anticipated to welcome his family for the yearly Royal Christmas gathering at Sandringham.