The Prince and Princess of Wales are known for their modern approach to parenting, and Halloween looks to be no exception. The royal couple are likely to join in some spooky festivities with their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, as they enjoy quality family time during the children’s October half-term break from Lambrook School. The Wales family typically retreats to their country home in Norfolk for the holiday and may get involved in local Halloween activities. This year, nearby Sandringham Estate, which belongs to their grandfather, King Charles, is hosting a “Make Your Own Pumpkin House” activity from October 29th to October 31st, inspired by *Pumpkin Soup* by Helen Cooper.
In the past, Carole Middleton, Catherine’s mother, has shared insights into how the family celebrates Halloween, noting that Catherine often shops for costumes for her kids locally. In October 2022, the Princess of Wales even took George, Charlotte, and Louis trick-or-treating in their Kensington neighborhood. Jay Rutland, a London resident and husband of Tamara Ecclestone, shared in January 2023 that Catherine had knocked on their door with her kids in tow, describing her as “very friendly and down-to-earth.”
Earlier this week, Prince William revealed that he spent part of his holiday watching sports with his children. Although he’s taking a short break from royal duties, William recently congratulated Billy Morgan, who broke the Ironman record at the World Championship in Kona, Hawaii.
The Prince of Wales also has a major week ahead, with the release of his new documentary. While his children enjoy their school break, William is promoting his *Homewards* initiative, a project aimed at ending homelessness in six locations across the UK. In the documentary, *Prince William: We Can End Homelessness*, he responds to critics who may question whether he is the right person to lead this cause. Inspired by his mother, Princess Diana, William shares that he wants to educate his children on homelessness, noting that he’s probably already introducing them to the topic. “The first few times, I thought, ‘Should I bring this up, or should I wait to see if they notice?’ Sure enough, they did,” he said, adding that he believes it’s crucial for children to learn about the world beyond their immediate surroundings.
The documentary highlights William’s connection to his mother’s work and shows him visiting the same homelessness charity where Diana took him and his brother, Prince Harry, when he was just 11. At a Christmas lunch, William is seen chatting and helping clear plates, embracing a down-to-earth approach as he did with Diana. Previously unseen images in the documentary show young William playing chess with a man at The Passage, a London charity, in 1993. He recalls his nervousness on that visit, saying, “I was a bit anxious about what to expect, but my mother had a way of making everyone feel relaxed, laughing and joking with everyone.”
William’s documentary will premiere on Disney+ on November 1st, placing him indirectly in competition with Prince Harry, whose own series, *Heart of Invictus*, recently aired on Netflix alongside *Harry & Meghan*.
