IT'S HOLIDAY TIME FOR THE WALESES

WILLIAM AND KATE TAKE A BREAK FROM ROYAL DUTIES TO FOCUS ON THEIR CHILDREN AT HALF TERM

- RHONA MERCER

When the Prince and Princess of Wales moved their young family from Kensington Palace to Windsor last month and enrolled them into a new school, little did they know of the family heartache and turmoil that was just around the corner.

Just as they were starting to adapt to their new surroundings, home and routine, the family were devastated by the death of their beloved grandmother and greatgrandmother, Queen Elizabeth.

So it's understandable, says royal correspondent Jennie Bond, that the Waleses are having a much-needed break over half term, where they will take comfort from simply being together.

She says Kate, 40, will be aiming to provide stability and normality for both William, also 40, and their children Prince George, nine, Princess Charlotte, seven, and Prince Louis, four, during this time.

“Catherine will just try to make it as normal as possible,” Jennie tells OK!. “After their great-granny’s passing, William and Catherine will try to move things on as quickly as possible and not dwell too much on the sadness of the last couple of months. Even though William will undoubtedly have moments where he feels very sad, he will try to shield the children from it.”

The royal siblings had started their new school, Lambrook near Ascot, on 8 September, the day of the Queen’s death. They had attended a settling-in afternoon the previous day.

Since the Queen passed away, the new Prince and Princess of Wales have completed a series of engagements including trips to Wales and Northern Ireland. They have also visited several charities and patronages that are close to their hearts.