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Kate Middleton’s ‘crippling fear’ before joining Royal Family

Kate struggled with a certain aspect of royal life

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Kate Middleton once had a “crippling fear” which she struggled with when she married Prince William, a royal expert claimed.

The Duchess of Cambridge had a fear of public speaking and had a lot to learn when she joined the Royal Family.

Camilla Tominey previously revealed that Kate was “intrinsically quite shy” during a BBC podcast, Images of Diana.

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Kate had a ‘crippling fear’ of public speaking, a royal expert claimed (Credit: SplashNews.com)

Kate Middleton’s ‘crippling fear’

Camilla said on the podcast in 2017: “I think it’s difficult for Kate individually because I think she’s intrinsically quite shy.

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“I think she could give herself more credit by speaking more.

“She’s had this crippling fear of public speaking. Which Arthur [Edwards, royal photographer] and I have seen first hand — and the rest of the people in the press pack — when she has had to address crowds that she needs to get over.”

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William and Kate married in 2011 (Credit: SplashNews.com)

She added: “Because if the royals are to be modern and very 21st century, princesses need to be heard as well as seen.”

Kate has become a firm favourite among royal fans after marrying William in 2011.

She’s had this crippling fear of public speaking.

Last year, a royal photographer said Kate and William are the “best thing to happen to the Royal Family”.

Kent Gavin told Insider: “Kate and William are totally different and operate in a totally different way. They’re great.

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“It’s the best thing the royal family could have. Whether the institution will last as long as it has, I think it will. But time will tell.”

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were recently seen out with Prince Charles and Camilla.

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The senior royals attended the 2022 Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey.

The Queen pulled out of attending as it’s reported she’s been having mobility issues.

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Rebecca Carter
Associate Editor (News)