Queen's holiday hopes for baby

The Queen has echoed the anticipation felt across the UK as to when the royal baby will finally arrive.

During a visit to Lake Windermere today, she was asked by a group of children whether she wanted the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's baby to be a boy or a girl.

The Queen replied, "I don't think I mind but I would very much like it to arrive because I'm going on holiday soon."

ITV News royal correspondent Tim Ewart has this report:

Fay Batey, a pupil at Wiggonby CofE Primary School, who asked the Queen whether she hoped the royal baby was a boy or a girl told reporters it was "really, really exciting" to speak her.

Fay and fellow pupils waved Union flags and cheered as the royal party arrived at the Brockhole Lake District Visitor Centre on the shores of Lake Windermere.

The Queen told children at Lake Windermere she does not mind whether the royal baby is a boy or a girl but hopes it arrives soon because she is off on holiday next week.

She was asked: "Do you want Kate's baby to be a boy or a girl?"

The Queen replied: "I don't think I mind but I would very much like it to arrive because I'm going on holiday soon. No sign yet."

The Queen told children at Lake Windermere she does not mind whether the royal baby is a boy or a girl but hopes it arrives soon because she is off on holiday next week.