Prince William and Kate Middleton celebrated St Patrick’s Day with the Irish Guards on Friday. Prince William, outgoing Colonel of the Irish Guards, was joined by Kate, incoming Colonel, at the St Patrick’s Day Parade in Aldershot on 17 March.
It marks Kate’s first time attending the parade as Colonel of the regiment, having recently visited the 1st Battalion Irish Guards on Salisbury Plain on 8 March.
Kate, 41, presented the traditional sprigs of shamrock to the officers and guardsmen, who in turn issued it along the ranks, as well as to the Irish wolfhound regimental mascot.
The parade concluded with a royal salute and march-past, where Kate took the salute as the new Colonel. After the parade, Kate and William, 40, met the Irish Guards Association, which is made up of past members of the Irish Guards.The mum-of-three was then invited to inspect the front rank while William inspected the second rank.The visit is expected to conclude with a toast to the Royal couple.
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