Chelsea Clinton demanded $65,000 to make a 10-minute speech at a public university after they balked at her mother's appearance fee, it has been revealed.

The University of Missouri at Kansas City was looking for a celebrity to open their women's hall of fame in February 2014.

Their initial choice was former Secretary of State and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.

But when they were told how much it would cost - $275,000 - they turned it down and went to what they thought was the next best thing.

Family tradition: Chelsea Clinton demanded $65,000 to make a 10-minute speech at The University of Missouri at Kansas City in February 2014 (pictured) after staff balked at her mother's fee

They paid $65,000 for the 35-year-old mother's brief appearance on February 24 last year.

According to The Washington Post the former first daughter agreed to a deal where she would talk for just 10 minutes then take part in a 20-minute question and answer session.

She then reportedly spent 30 minutes posing for photographs with special guests and VIPs.

The Post said that she didn't personally receive any of the fee, as it was directed to the Clinton Foundation.

Kamyl Bazbaz, Chelsea's spokesman, told The Post: 'Chelsea is grateful to have the opportunity to speak at events like this while also supporting the work of the Clinton Foundation.'

He added she was always willing to 'celebrate the legacy of women in their community.'

Amy Loughman, an alumni relations official who managed the event, insisted Chelsea was worth her fee.

She told the newspaper: 'Chelsea was the perfect fit. It created fantastic buzz in the community.'

Chelsea was a news reporter for NBC News but quit her job in 2014, because of her increased workload for the Clinton Foundation.

She has delivered nine paid speeches on behalf of the nonprofit organization in recent years, raising as much as $800,000.

Next best thing: Their initial choice was former Secretary of State and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, but turned her down when they saw how much it would cost - $275,000. Pair are pictured in March

Last July, The New York Times reported that she commands up to $75,000 per appearance.

The foundation has taken in between $12 million and $26 million in speaking fees, most of which have come from Bill Clinton's 73 speeches.

The trio's appearances are organised by the Harry Walker Agency. The Post saw emails between them and the university, but none referred to the fee.

Staff said they had transferred the appearance money to the company, but do not know how it was dispersed from there.