With the first seven months of the year being dominated by health worries for the Royal Family, the summer holidays will be a welcome treat, particularly for the Prince and Princess of Wales’ young children.
Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six, will be on hand during the warmer weather to give their mum an extra boost as she continues her cancer treatment.
Even though having her children around for endless hugs will be all Catherine, 42, could hope for this summer, a carefree break away from the every day will come as a welcome bonus.
And after the King, Queen and other senior royals returned to Scotland to mark Holyrood Week, the countdown began for the highlight of the summer break – their escape to Balmoral.
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