The Princess of Wales will mark St Patrick’s Day (Image: Getty)
In her role as Colonel of the Irish Guards, will visit the regiment next week ahead of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade at Wellington Barracks in Central London.
The event, which has typically been held at Mons Barracks in Aldershot, is always a favourite among royal fans and often provides memorable moments. Whether it is their funny interactions with the soldiers’ families, meeting the regiment’s mascot, Irish Wolfhound Seamus, or raising a toast with a well-earned pint of Guinness, it is always a popular day.
Kate became the new Colonel of the Irish Guards in March 2023, taking over from , who had held the position since 2011. He stepped into the role of Colonel of the Welsh Guards, succeeding his father, King Charles.
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The Princess of Wales took over as Colonel in 2023 (Image: Getty)
It was a big year for the Irish Guards last year as it was their turn to Troop their Colour before the King at the annual birthday parade in June. While the Colonel of the regiment typically attends the final rehearsal the week before, the Princess was forced to cancel her appearance last year owing to her cancer diagnosis.
Kate was instead replaced by Lieutenant General James Bucknall at the event, with The Irish Guards sharing a photograph of a letter Kate wrote to them, sending her apologies on their official X account.
The letter read: “I wanted to write to let you know how proud I am of the entire regiment ahead of the Colonel’s Review and Trooping the Colour. I appreciate everyone Trooping this year has been practising for months, and dedicating many hours to ensure their uniforms and drill are immaculate.
“Being your Colonel remains a great honour, and I am very sorry that I am unable to take the salute at this year’s Colonel Review. Please pass my apologies to the whole Regiment, however, I do hope I can represent you all again soon. Please send my very best wishes and good luck to all involved.”
Kate finished the letter by handwriting the Irish Guards’ motto Quis Separabit, which means ‘Who shall separate us?’ and signed it ‘Colonel Catherine’.