Princess Kate and Prince William set to take mini-break with George, Charlotte and Louis

Prince William and are set to take a mini-break away from royal duties to spend time with their three children over half-term.

Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and six-year-old Prince Louis all began their October half-term on Friday from Lambrook School, close to their Windsor cottage.

The children will not return to school until November 4, giving them plenty of time to spend with their parents who are known to take time away from royal duties to match with the children's education schedules.

Although , 42, carried out a , he is expected to do less over the next few weeks while his children are off school.

Princess Kate is unlikely to do any more royal engagements until November at the earliest.

, it is likely the three children will spend a lot of their time over the half-term with their cousins from the Middleton side of the family, who all live nearby.

It is also believed they will spend plenty of time with Kate's parents Mike and Carol Middleton, who are known to

George, Charlotte and Louis are also expected to mark Halloween with their family like many others across the globe.

When living in Kensington Palace in London,

Shortly before this, Kate, 42, with George, Charlotte and Louis for Halloween costumes.

Although it has not been confirmed, it is likely the children could go trick-or-treating again this year with their parents.