Prince William has reportedly planning to whisk on-again girlfriend Kate Middleton away for a romantic holiday in Scotland.

The couple, who met the University of St Andrews in Fife, are said to be planning a break at a three-bedroom cottage on the edge of the Queen’s Balmoral estate to spend time together out of the public eye.

A source told the People newspaper: “William knows that unless he gives Kate a clear signal he intends to marry her this time she will leave him for good.”

“He will do anything to win her back and has chosen [the cottage in] Birkhall, where they have spent many of their happiest weekends together, as the perfect place to show how serious he is.”

“It makes her feel like a proper princess when she stays there in the shadow of Balmoral where she first met the Queen.”

“And taking her there will be William’s first step in repairing the damage he caused to her pride when he dumped her so publicly.”