Inside Catherine & William’ Excitement Halloween Plans: This Halloween Is Extra Special For George!

Prince William and Princess Catherine are often seen as composed and poised during their royal duties, but behind the palace doors, they’re known to be playful, down-to-earth, and full of good humor. That’s exactly why this Halloween promises to be such a memorable one for their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.

The Prince and Princess of Wales are modern parents who value family time and fun traditions. And with Halloween just around the corner, royal watchers can imagine the excitement brewing in the Wales household. This year, the spooky celebration carries special meaning because it’s Prince George’s last Halloween before he begins secondary school next September.

Royal expert Jenny Bond shared with the *Mirror* that George’s upcoming milestone will make this Halloween especially poignant for the family. “From what we recently learned about George—William divulged that his son was ‘quite a different character’ behind closed 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,” Bond said.

Prince William himself hinted at George’s lively side just last month, noting that despite the five-year age gap, George and Louis are “more alike than people assume behind closed doors. It’s a completely different ballgame,” he joked, suggesting that the royal household is full of laughter, teasing, and plenty of playful chaos. “But life is obviously going to change for the family when George goes to his new school,” Bond added. “He’ll probably start feeling a bit more independent and grown up.” It’s a bittersweet reality that every parent can relate to—one moment your children are dressing up as ghosts and superheroes, the next they’re growing up before your eyes.

The love of seasonal traditions runs deep in the Middleton family. Catherine’s mother, Carol Middleton, once shared her own fondness for Halloween, calling it “an autumn highlight” and reminiscing about “the fun and frights from my own childhood.” She even revealed she grows her own pumpkins to decorate with her loved ones—a tradition that likely continues with her grandchildren today.

Catherine herself embraces fall wholeheartedly. During a recent visit to an apple farm, she delighted in sharing that she and the children had tried making their own cider at home. “We tried this at home with a hand press,” she said with a laugh. “It was quite good fun with the children. It was very messy.” That mix of laughter, chaos, and connection seems to define family life for the Waleses, even amidst royal responsibilities.

Former royal butler Grant Harrold once lifted the curtain on just how much William and Catherine enjoy Halloween. Speaking to *Marie Claire*, he recalled a 2009 celebration the couple hosted at one of Balmoral’s remote cabins. “I and one of the other butlers kitted it all out for Halloween with cobwebs and spiders,” he said, adding that William and Catherine personally carried food down, served it themselves, and even cleaned up afterward. “They didn’t do fancy dress,” Harrold noted. “They were all in jeans and shirts.” It was simple, cozy, and filled with laughter—a glimpse into how grounded they really are.

Their neighbors have seen that same warmth firsthand. In 2023, a London local named Jay posted a snapshot of Catherine and the kids trick-or-treating near their home. “For anyone doubting how William and Catherine are—this is Catherine with their kids knocking on our door in London,” he wrote. The image captured the family arriving after school in costume and full of Halloween spirit—just another family enjoying a night of childhood magic.

So, as the spooky season rolls in, it’s safe to say that the Wales family will once again dive into the fun—pumpkins, costumes, laughter, and all. And while Prince George may soon be growing up and heading to a new chapter, this Halloween will no doubt be one the family cherishes—a moment suspended in time before everything changes.