Despite eight years on Prince William’s arm, Kate Middleton is frequently seen but not heard – much like the late Queen Mother. But now a video of the 27-year-old has been posted on YouTube, giving royal watchers their first opportunity to hear the young women tipped to be our future Queen talk.

It’s very interesting. It’s got some interesting lectures going on. It’s brilliant,’ is all she says.

The video, shot on what appears to be a mobile phone, was taken by a stallholder at the Online Marketing Show at London’s Olympia a fortnight ago. (via Daily Mail)