British director Guy Ritchie praised Princess Beatrice, the elder daughter of Britain's Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, saying she was very humble when she came to his pub, The Punch Bowl, here.

Dailystar.co.uk reports that the 41-year-old Ritchie, who was married to pop star Madonna, said that Princess Beatrice was mobbed the last time she came to the pub. He said that others in the pub thought the princess was singer Cheryl Cole and mobbed her.

Talking about her recent visit, he said: "She was happy to chat to the locals and really down to earth."