Here's the proof that Meghan Markle has the happiest right-hand woman Amy Pickerill

Amy used to work for Prince William and Kate

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Ainhoa BarcelonaRoyal Managing Editor
February 2, 2019
A woman in a floral dress and blazer walks with an older man in a suit. A uniformed officer stands nearby.© Photo: PA

At every engagement the Duchess of Sussex carries out, there is one friendly face who is always spotted in the background of photos – her right-hand woman, Amy Pickerill. Amy has been working as Meghan's assistant private secretary since 2018, helping her transition from her role as a royal-to-be, to a fully fledged member of The Firm.

The hardworking assistant from Walton-on-Thames, Surrey is always a few steps behind Meghan when she's meeting crowds at walkabouts. Amy is poised and ready to collect cards, gifts and flowers that Meghan receives. She's also in charge of Meghan's diary and briefs the Duchess on every engagement.

A history graduate from the University of Nottingham, Amy also completed a post-graduate diploma in broadcast journalism at London's City University. She held media-related roles at the Royal Bank of Scotland before joining the royal family's team as a senior communications officer for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry. The dad-to-be is said to have handpicked Amy to join his private office ahead of the royal wedding, to help Meghan. And it looks like Amy, 32, couldn't be happier in her role – just look at the photos!

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in a white dress, converses with Queen Elizabeth II, who wears a green suit and hat.© Photo: PA

At the Duchess' first official engagement with the Queen, Amy kept a close distance to her boss, making sure she was there if Meghan needed any assistance on what will have been a very nerve-wracking event!

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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in a beige coat and green dress, receives flowers from a woman in a gray coat.© Photo: Getty Images

She's always ready to lend a helping hand at walkabouts – with a big smile on her face.

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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in a red coat, receives flowers from a woman in a gray suit.© Photo: Getty Images

Whether it's carrying Meghan's handbag or clutch, the Duchess can count on Amy!

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in a green plaid coat, accepts a gift from a young girl at an outdoor event.© Photo: PA

She gives Meghan space to bond with the crowds and doesn't take away attention, whether the Duchess is chatting to children…

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in a red coat, points to a scrapbook with an older woman wearing a blue Cilla Black t-shirt.© Photo: Getty Images

Or talking to adults, Amy is always happily in the background.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in a red coat, exits a building with a woman in a black abaya.© Photo: Getty Images

We can even make out her wide smile in the background of blurry photos!

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in black attire, walks with a group of formally dressed individuals.© Photo: Getty Images

She knows to walk a few steps behind Meghan and brief her for every engagement – that smile says a job well done, Amy!

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, walks with two women, one holding flowers, in a public setting.© Photo: Getty Images

And when the crowds go wild cheering for Meghan, it's no wonder Amy grins from ear to ear.

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