London, Sep 16: It seems that Prince William and Kate Middleton’s retreat to Seychelles last month has paid off, for the two are visiting the Queen and Prince Philip at their Balmoral residence in Scotland next month.

Sources say that though there doesn’t seem to be an engagement announcement in the near future, the couple is still very much in love.

"William said the Seychelles holiday with Kate was perfect because it was just the two of them. It went so well they have planned another short trip to Scotland. William was originally going to take a group of friends stag-shooting to Balmoral, but he's decided he wants to have some time with Kate,” the Daily Mail quoted a friend, as saying.

"They are very much in love and want to enjoy their relationship out of the spotlight before they go public again. It's peaceful and very private and one of the few getaways where they will have some more quality time together,” the friend added.

Last month William and Kate went on what was described as a make or break one week vacation to the Desroches Island in Seychelles.

Prince William broke-up with Middleton in April, reportedly telling a friend that he wasn't sure if he loved her enough to marry her. However, he soon rekindled the relation through a series of clandestine dates. (With Inputs from ANI)