Kate Middleton's sweet response to fan who told her she will be a "brilliant Princess of Wales"

For many royal fans, there will never be a more special princess than Diana, Princess of Wales.

But soon enough, Kate Middleton will be taking on the title once held by her late mother-in-law when Prince Charles becomes King.

And she had the sweetest response to a fan who paid her a heartfelt compliment about filling the shoes of the beloved Princess Diana during an outing in Wales earlier this month.

In the heartwarming moment, a woman shook the Duchess of Cambridge's hand and told her: "You're going to be a brilliant Princess of Wales."

To which the mother-of-three responded: "Oh that's very kind.

Before gesturing to her husband and adding: "I'm in good hands."

The exchange, which took place during Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, has since gone viral on social media.

Prince Charles, who is the current Prince of Wales, will relinquish the title when succeeds the Queen and becomes King.

William, 39, will then be named Prince of Wales, as the title is historically given to the first male in line for the throne.