The Princess of Wales dealt with the moment like a pro (Image: Getty)
As steps out to attend the annual in London today, we look back at the moment she got her heel stuck in a drain in 2013 – but, as with everything, she dealt with the funny moment like a pro. The Princess, who was pregnant with Prince George at the time, was attending the ceremony with at Mons Barracks in Aldershot when her stiletto became stuck and she had to lean on William while she pulled it out with her hand.
Recovering instantly, the Princess was unfazed as she handed out shamrocks to the guardsmen and to the regiment’s Irish Wolfhound mascot, Domhnall. 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 dealt with the moment like a pro (Image: Getty)
The Princess was forced to miss the annual parade last year owing to her cancer diagnosis, but has , rather than in their usual Aldershot barracks.
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 also unable to attend and was represented by Lieutenant General James Bucknall.
The Irish Guards sharing a photograph of a letter Kate wrote to them, sending her apologies on their official X account.
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The Princess is the Colonel of the Irish Guards (Image: Getty)
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’.