EXCLUSIVE: Tracy Rennie has worked closely with Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, during her patronage with the East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices charity

The Duchess of Cambridge has been a member of the royal family for almost 10 years, and in that time we’ve seen her grow from a rather quiet new princess to a confident, key part of the Firm.

She’s now a complete pro when it comes to public engagements, and her speeches have gone from strength to strength.

While we’ve seen the changes to her public personality, those who work closest to her have also seen how she’s grown and adapted behind closed doors.

Tracy Rennie is the deputy chief executive and director of care at East Anglia Children Hospices, which Kate has been patron of since 2012.

She was very new to the family when she took up the role, and it’s been a key part of her royal journey – including her debut speech.

But Tracy claims while Kate seemed nervous during the public side of the role, it’s a very different story behind the scenes.