The Princess of Wales dressed in festive green today as she arrived at the Irish Guards’ St Patrick’s Day parade, before being presented with a shamrock.
Kate, 43, made a triumphant solo return to the celebration, before putting drinks behind the bar for guardsmen.
After arriving at Wellington Barracks in Westminster, central London, Kate inspected the troops before being presented with traditional sprigs of shamrock to a member of the guards.
She then pinned it to her lapel – adding to the Cartier shamrock brooch she was already wearing.
In a further loving moment, Kate then knelt down to pet Turlough Mór, the adorable Irish Wolfhound who works as the regiment’s mascot. She then gifted him a sprig of shamrock.
Kate, who is colonel of the regiment after taking over from her husband, missed the Guards’ annual occasion last year as she was undergoing treatment for cancer.
But the royal, who is gradually returning to public duties, dressed in a lucky green Alexander McQueen coat dress as she came back today.
The royal styled her look with black heeled boots and a beret, and added a Shamrock pin, while tucked her hair up into a sleek updo and opting for a light make-up look.
The Princess of Wales dressed in festive green today as she arrived at the Irish Guards’ St Patrick’s Day parade, before being presented with a shamrock
Kate, 43, made a triumphant solo return to the celebration, before putting drinks behind the bar for guardsmen
After arriving at Wellington Barracks in Westminster, central London , Kate inspected the troops before being presented with traditional sprigs of shamrock to a member of the guards
After arriving at Wellington Barracks in Westminster, central London , Kate inspected the troops before being presented with traditional sprigs of shamrock to a member of the guards
Kate, who is colonel of the regiment after taking over from her husband, missed the Guards’ annual occasion last year as she was undergoing treatment for cance
She then pinned it to her lapel – adding to the enamel shamrock badge she was already wearing
In a further loving moment, Kate then knelt down to pet Turlough, the adorable Irish Wolfhound who works as the regiment’s mascot
She added Kiki McDonough Green Tourmaline earrings to her look – which she also wore at the St Patrick’s Day Parade in 2018 and 2019.
In a very sweet gesture, the future queen also put money behind the bar for guardsmen, saying it’s ‘the least she could do’, according to GB News.
Kate then saluted the colonel during a march-past and met Irish Guards veterans as well as junior cadets from Northern Ireland known as Mini Micks.
During a private ceremony, in the junior ranks’ dining hall, senior guardsman toasted in her honour.
Inside, she told soldiers and their families, including some who had recently returned from Iraq, she had missed taking part in the ceremony over the past two years.
The Princess of Wales then awarded Long Service and Good Conduct medals to soldiers in recognition of their commitment to the Army.
In 2023, Kate visited the Irish Guards on St Patrick’s Day with the Prince of Wales at Mons Barracks in Aldershot, Hampshire, after taking over the role of colonel from William.
Last year, the guardsman gave three cheers for their absent colonel while the princess was away from public duties after abdominal surgery.
The Princess looked delighted to be back in action today
The Princess of Wales, smiles as she joins the Irish Guards, their veterans, families, serving soldiers, reservists, and young cadets from Northern Ireland, at a special St Patrick’s Day parade
Princess of Wales during the 2025 Irish Guards’ St. Patrick’s Day Parade at Wellington Barracks
Princess of Wales presents traditional sprigs of shamrock to Officers and Guardsmen of the Irish Guard
The Princess of Wales saluted the troops before meeting with them inside
Known to dress to theme, the Princess of Wales looked gorgeous in green today
The Princess of Wales, poses for a photo with members of the Irish Guards
Princess of Wales attends the 2025 Irish Guard’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
It comes after the Prince and Princess of Wales cheered on opposing sides at Saturday’s Wales v England Six Nations match.
William and Kate took their seats at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff to watch the teams compete in the competition’s final round of matches.
The prince is patron of the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) while the princess holds a similar position with the Rugby Football Union (RFU).
The famously competitive couple have previously joked about supporting different teams during the tournament with William supporting Wales and Kate rooting for England.
In 2023, William remarked it would be a ‘tense journey home’ with his wife after a Six Nations Wales v England match in Cardiff.
Kate is gradually returning to public duties after revealing she is in remission from cancer.
Before the match, the couple met injured players who have been supported by the Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust inside the Sir Tasker Watkins Suite – a space dedicated for use by the players and their families ahead of games.
The Princess of Wales dressed in green as she arrived at the Irish Guards’ St Patrick’s Day parade today as she made a triumphant solo return to the celebration, before putting drinks behind the bar for guardsmen
Kate, who is colonel of the regiment after taking over from her husband, missed the Guards’ annual occasion last year as she was undergoing treatment for cancer
But the royal, who is gradually returning to public duties, made her return today after a two-year absence at the Wellington Barracks in London
The Princess of Wales dressed in green as she arrived at the Irish Guards’ St Patrick’s Day parade today as she made a triumphant solo return to the celebration
Dressed in a lucky green Alexander McQueen coat dress , Kate styled her look with black heeled boots and a beret, and added a Shamrock pin
She also put money behind the bar for guardsmen, saying it’s ‘the least she could do’, Kate is pictured today
Kate will take the salute as colonel during a march-past and meet Irish Guards veterans as well as junior cadets from Northern Ireland known as Mini Micks
Turlough, the Irish Wolf Hound regimental mascot, alongside members of the Irish Guards during the 2025 Irish Guards’ St. Patrick’s Day
Members of the Irish Guards during the 2025 Irish Guards’ St. Patrick’s Day Parade at Wellington Barrack
William is patron of the trust, which was set up to help players who have been severely injured while playing rugby in Wales, and their loved ones, inviting them to every Wales home game and hosting an annual family day.
The royal couple spoke of how they watch Princes George and Louis play rugby at weekends in ‘freezing’ weather.
‘At weekends we go from one competition to the next,’ William said.
Kate added: ‘Louis is six and he’s just started touch rugby and George is 11 and he plays a bit more. They do really enjoy it, actually.’ She continued: ‘They’ve been exposed to lots of different sports.’
William and Kate chatted with the former players about their rugby careers and how they are continuing to enjoy the game.
On arriving at the stadium, they met the 3rd Battalion The Royal Welsh’s Goat Major and mascot, Lance Corporal Shenkin.
They were also introduced to Morfudd Meredith, the Lord Lieutenant of South Glamorgan, Terry Cobner, president, Richard Collier-Keywood, chairman, and chief executive Abi Tierney, all of the Welsh Rugby Union, and Rob Udwin, president of the Rugby Football Union.
After the match, won 68-14 by England, both William and Kate visited the Wales and England changing rooms to speak to the players.
They then headed to the pitch to meet Rodrigo Gonzalez, co-founder and co-chief executive of 2022 Earthshot Prize winner Notpla, to mark the rollout of its plastic-free food packaging across Welsh Stadiums.
Speaking in Cardiff yesterday, the Prince and Princess of Wales opened up about how they their weekends with their children.
Before the game, the couple met injured players who have been supported by the Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust inside the Sir Tasker Watkins Suite – a space dedicated for use by the players and their families ahead of games.
A member of the Irish Guards during the 2025 Irish Guards’ St. Patrick’s Day Parade at Wellington Barracks
The Irish Guards mascot ahead of The Princess of Wales arriving for a visit to the Irish Guards for their St Patrick’s Day
The royal couple spoke of how they watch Princes George and Louis play rugby at weekends in ‘freezing’ weather.
‘At weekends we go from one competition to the next,’ William said. Kate added: ‘Louis is six and he’s just started touch rugby and George is 11 and he plays a bit more. They do really enjoy it, actually.
The princess, who is patron of the Rugby Football Union (RFU), said: ‘They’ve been exposed to lots of different sports.’
William, who holds a similar position with the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU), and Kate chatted with the former players about their rugby careers and how they are continuing to enjoy the game.
On arriving at the stadium, they met the 3rd Battalion The Royal Welsh’s Goat Major and mascot, Lance Corporal Shenkin.
They were also introduced to Morfudd Meredith, the Lord Lieutenant of South Glamorgan, Terry Cobner, president, Richard Collier-Keywood, chairman, and chief executive Abi Tierney, all of the Welsh Rugby Union, and Rob Udwin, president of the Rugby Football Union.
The famously competitive couple have previously joked about supporting different teams during the tournament with William supporting Wales and Kate rooting for England.
After the match, won 68-14 by England, both William and Kate visited the Wales and England changing rooms to speak to the players.
They then headed to the pitch to meet Rodrigo Gonzalez, co-founder and co-chief executive of 2022 Earthshot Prize winner Notpla, to mark the rollout of its plastic-free food packaging across Welsh Stadiums.
