As The Daily Express put it, Kate “began her royal journey in William’s shadow, and was shy at times in the early days.” That was a long time ago, though, and now “her confidence has grown,” the outlet reported, and she often undertakes solo engagements, like Monday’s outing to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the Irish Guards.

The future Queen, Princess Kate, has conducted hundreds of engagements over the years and has grown in confidence, but she still finds one aspect of royal life 'nerve wracking'

While the latter might sound like a safety risk, a security expert revealed the reason that senior royals like Kate Middleton, Prince William, and King Charles don’t wear seat belts when they’re out driving–and why law enforcement turns a blind eye.