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Chiara Fiorillo

Kate Middleton gives perfect response to cheeky question about Prince Louis

The Princess of Wales has been praised for giving the perfect response to a royal fan who asked a cheeky question about Prince Louis.

Prince William and Princess Kate visited Soho in central London yesterday, where they had a chance to meet royal fans who lined the street to have a chat and get a selfie.

A clip shared on social media shows William being asked how he is feeling ahead of his father's Coronation tomorrow and he replied that he is "praying for good weather ", saying: "Good, good, thank you. If all goes well, good. Fingers crossed, good weather as well."

And in another clip a well-wisher asks Kate about her children and in particular Prince Louis, who is known for his cheeky behaviour at major events including last year's Platinum Jubilee.

Kate and William arrived at the Dog and Duck Pub to speak to members of staff (Getty Images)

While shaking a person's hand, the Princess of Wales was asked: "Are the kids excited for the weekend?"

She replied: "They're looking forward to it. There's some sort of nerves and anticipation and excitement going on at the moment."

The royal fan added: "Louis will behave, do you think?"

And Kate, crossing her fingers and laughing, said: "Yeah, I hope. I hope so. You never quite know with kids."

Her answers appeared to confirm that Prince Louis will attend the King's Coronation, contrary to earlier reports saying that he might miss the event.

Catherine was praised on social media with a person saying: "I love how good-natured she was about it."

Another added: "This is next-level parental anxiety when you have to worry about how your son will behave at your father-in-law's coronation. I cannot imagine."

One more said: "She's so natural. She talks to the people like she would talk to a friend, all smiles and hand gestures!"

During the visit, she was also asked about the Royal Family's preparations for Saturday and said: "Yes, it's going to be a very busy time. We're getting there. I still feel like we're trying to get ducks in a row."

Catherine speaks to royal fans in central London (Getty Images)

London is getting ready for the big event on Saturday with royal fans setting up a camp outside Buckingham Palace a week as early as a week before the Coronation.

But the celebrations are not just limited to the capital.

To honour the King, a centuries-old village pub in Sporle, near Swaffham in Norfolk, underwent a makeover and was named after the new monarch, King Charles III.

Brits have also on the lookout for offers and deals over the Coronation weekend, with food subscription service HelloFresh giving away a free "Royal Box" to anyone named Charles or Camilla.

Meanwhile, high street jeweller Beaverbrook is giving away thousands of pounds worth of jewellery to anyone named Charles or Camilla.

National Railcard is giving away 100 free railcards to anyone with first and middle, or first and last names, like King Charles.

Pret is offering all its Club Pret members a free Coronation bloomer sandwich on Saturday (May 6).

You could grab a free railcard this weekend (Rail Delivery Group)

Burger King diners can get buy one, get one free Chicken Royal or Vegan Royal burgers this Saturday (May 6) to Monday (May 8).

Poke House has announced it will be adding boiled eggs to its menu as a free added extra from today as they are a favourite of the King.

The company has also created "The Coronation Bowl" which is inspired by the King's favourite ingredients - and topped with a boiled egg.

It has been estimated that the British economy will see a boost of over £8billion over the Coronation bank holiday weekend.

To mark to occasion, it is expected that people will be spending £3.22bn more than they do during a typical May bank holiday. Usually, the British public spend £4.80bn on these weekends.

The King Charles III Coronation Report from savings site VoucherCodes.co.uk, found factors towards the much-needed £8.01bn uplift include retail spend.

People walk beneath flags of the Union and Commonwealth along The Mall (AFP via Getty Images)

It is estimated consumers will spend an extra £1.76bn in shops - equivalent to £87 per person over the Coronation bank holiday weekend, as they prepare for celebrations and street parties.

The majority of this spend - £1.17bn - will be seen by supermarkets , convenience stores, and corner shops as shoppers stock up their fridges.

Meanwhile, Coronation decorations, souvenirs and memorabilia also set to sell in droves as the nation prepares for the celebrations.

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