When the Princess of Wales gave her first-ever speech in an official capacity for one of her first patronages, it’s safe to say the occasion was nothing short of ‘nerve-wracking’ but since then, the future Queen-consort has found ways to overcome her nerves
It’s been over a decade since the Princess of Wales delivered her inaugural speech in an official role for one of her earliest patronages – East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH), nearly a year into her marriage with Prince William. The future Queen Consort marked the opening of a new children’s hospice by EACH, where she made her first official address on 19 March, 2012.
Kate, understandably, experienced some nerves as she prepared to speak to those gathered. Kate expressed a sentiment that both she and William hold dear, stating: “A view of his – that I share – is that through teamwork, so much can be achieved.”
Her visit was to the newly established Treehouse centre in Ipswich, which saw a £3 million fundraising success in a mere year after EACH launched their appeal.
Fast forward more than ten years, and Kate has earned accolades for her significant improvement in public speaking and self-assurance, having now completed hundreds of engagements and carved out a niche expertise in fields like Early Years Development and child mental health, reports the Express.
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