Kate reveals Prince Louis’ first words were ‘Mary Berry’

One of Prince Louis’ first words was ‘Mary’ – and it’s all because of baking legend Mary Berry.

Kate Middleton revealed that her youngest son, one, is a big fan of the TV chef as she and Prince William joined the former Bake Off judge to shoot A Berry Royal Christmas.

As the three prepared a series of festive treats for 150 charity staff, the Duchess of Cambridge said: ‘One of Louis’ first words was ”Mary”, because right at his height are all my cooking books in the kitchen bookshelf.

‘And children are really fascinated by faces, and your faces are all over your cooking books and he would say ‘That’s Mary Berry’ … so he would definitely recognise you if he saw you today.’

After filming the one-hour special, Mary also made a touching observation about the Cambridges, noticing how in love they still are after eight years of marriage.

Speaking to Mail on Sunday magazine, Mary said: ‘They really are a pigeon couple.

‘It was just lovely observing them for those three days.

‘When they are together, he is constantly touching her arm and looking over at her smiling and she is the same with him.

‘It was very sweet to see because it was so natural.’

Evidence suggests that wild, domestic and feral pigeons are loving birds who mate for life.

Louis made his first appearance with the royal family on Buckingham Palace’s balcony to celebrate the Queen’s official birthday in June this year.

Dressed in a white shirt and blue shorts, the little one prompted speculation that he had recycled uncle Prince Harry’s outfit.

A Berry Royal Christmas will air on BBC1 at 8.30pm tomorrow.