The Princess of Wales dressed in festive green today as she was saluted by Irish Guards’ at the St Patrick’s Day parade before sipping on a pint of Guinness.
Kate, 43, made a triumphant solo return to the celebration, before putting drinks behind the bar for guardsmen and enjoying a toast inside the Wellington Barracks in Westminster.
After arriving at the central London camp, Kate inspected the troops before being presented with traditional sprigs of shamrock by 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 sweet moment, Kate 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.
Later, inside the Junior Ranks dining hall, Kate sipped on a pint of Guinness as a senior guardsman toasted her, but didn’t quite manage to ‘split the G’ instead choosing to savour the drink slowly.
‘Three cheers for the colonel in the regiment,’ he said before raucous applause.
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.
She 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 was saluted by Irish Guards’ at the St Patrick’s Day parade before sipping on a pint of Guinness
Later, inside the Junior Ranks dining hall, Kate sipped on a pint of Guinness as a senior guardsman toasted her, but didn’t quite manage to ‘split the G’ instead choosing to savour the drink slowly
The Princess of Wales enjoys a glass of Guinness during a visit to the Irish Guards for their St Patrick’s Day Parade at Wellington Barracks
Princess of Wales during the 2025 Irish Guards’ St. Patrick’s Day Parade at Wellington Barracks
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’.
Kate started the day by saluting 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, that 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.
She also said she wants to take her children to Australia and New Zealand now they are a bit older.
Kate was chatting to Irish Guardsmen and their families in the Sergeants’ Mess at Wellington Barracks after putting money behind the bar for them to celebrate St Patrick’s Day.
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
Kate, 43, wore her brunette tresses in a stylish knotted updo
Chatting about how she and Prince William took their eldest son, Prince George, away with them on his first official tour when he was a baby, she told Corporal Adam Hamilton, an Australian reservist: ‘George finds it fascinating that he has been to Australia and New Zealand.
‘I would like to go back there with them now. It’s finding time to do that. But I love to travel – yes, it’s a long flight.
‘But I love the Middle East because that’s familiar to me from growing up. There are so many opportunities now to travel, I think it’s brilliant to experience it.
‘We tend to go further afield when it’s official visits, it’s being able to carve out time to experience these countries in a more private capacity.
‘Because otherwise you end up seeing lots of insides of amazing buildings but you don’t get to meet that many.. people
‘It’s making sure that you can combine a bit of work with… the children. I might see you down there!’
The Princess, who wore a bottle green coat and matching hat with a gold shamrock brooch of the Irish Guards, was also asked where she and her family lived.
‘We are in Windsor at the moment,’ she replied.
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
‘We were in London but moved there for more green space. It’s close enough to London, not too far away.’
The Princess also chatted to section commanders in the bar about her husband’s beard.
‘These trends come and go,’ she said. ‘I was saying to my husband, I’m not sure how long he’s going to keep his for.’
Told that Noah Hogan, seven, whose father John is Company Sergeant Major, was a keen footballer, she replied: ‘Our kiddies play football. Do Mummy and Daddy come and watch? Do you like the idea of being in the Army too?’
She also chatted to his brother Lucas, 12.
‘You’re the same age as George. So you haven’t got exams this year?’ She asked.
Told he has just joined the Army cadets, she said: ‘You get to try so many different things there. Within the military, there are so many career different paths you can take. It’s so exciting.
‘Actually it’s one of the things that I’m very keen to support, that recruitment side.’
Kate knelt down to pet Turlough Mór, the adorable Irish Wolfhound who works as the regiment’s mascot
Princess of Wales attends the 2025 Irish Guard’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The Princess of Wales greeted young participants, wearing the traditional sprigs
Last year, the guardsman gave three cheers for their absent colonel while the princess was away from public duties after abdominal surgery.
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
In her role as Colonel, Kate posed for an official portrait with the Irish Guards
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.
