Kate Middleton set to join Prince William and their children at Balmoral for summer break
nypost.comKate Middleton is gearing up to join the royal family at Balmoral for its annual summer retreat to the country.With two high-profile public appearances under her belt this year, the Princess of Wales, 42, is set to join her husband Prince William and three children at the lavish Scottish estate later this month.The Waleses have also spent some weeks at their country home of Anmer Hall, located on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, England.As for Balmoral, the family will link up with King Charles and Queen Camilla — where their majesties are spending their entire summer break.The stunning castle was a known favorite residence of the late Queen Elizabeth II, who kickstarted the annual tradition of vacationing there during her reign.There, the royals enjoy picturesque walks in the Scottish Highlands, as well as family cookouts, horse-riding, and boardgames.Charles was keen to continue his later mother’s tradition, with the Wales family joining in on the fun this year.The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Duke and Duchess of York, as well as Zara and Mike Tindall, also visit the castle summer.A notable absence has been the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their two children, who have not visited the beloved royal residence.Princess Catherine’s trip to Balmoral will mark her furthest journey in 2024 since undergoing abdominal surgery in January and subsequently announcing her cancer diagnosis to the world in March.Following her shock announcement, she stayed away from the public eye to prioritize her treatment process.Just three months later, the royal wrote in a letter that she was “making good progress” but had “good days and bad days” while going through chemotherapy.The following day, she joined the royal family for King.
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