Catherine has served as the Irish Guard’s Colonel since 2023

The Princess of Wales has joined a St Patrick’s Day Parade as the royal marked the occasion with the Irish Guards, where she serves as the regiment’s Colonel.

Catherine presented the traditional sprigs of shamrock to the Officers and Guardsmen, who then issued them along the ranks.

Her Royal Highness was seen smiling and laughing as she went through the ceremony.

Catherine met the Regimental Quarter Master Sergeant’s daughters, seven-year-old Ella and five-year-old Evie, squatting down to smile and chat with them.

The Princess of Wales joined a St Patrick’s Day Parade in Aldershot, Hampshire | PA

The future queen was wrapped up in a long, dark green coat with a wide collar and a fitted hat.

The Princess of Wales accessorised with black gloves and black heeled boots to complement her outfit.

Catherine carried a small woven basket as she made her way down the regiment.

Her visit to Mons Barracks in Aldershot saw the parade conclude with a Royal Salute and march past.

Catherine met the Regimental Quarter Master Sergeant’s daughters

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Her Royal Highness was seen smiling and laughing throughout the ceremony

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Catherine awarded long service and good conduct medals to soldiers with the regiment, then met a group of Regimental Association Members of the Irish Guards.

She then met the “Mini Micks”, a group of junior cadets from Northern Ireland.

The Irish Guard serve a dual role as infantry soldiers, focusing on frontline combat and ceremonial duties as bodyguards to the monarch.

The servicemen possess excellent ability with machine guns, anti-tank missiles, mortars and snipers.

Catherine presented a traditional sprig of shamrock to the Irish Wolfhound regimental mascot, Seamus

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The future queen was wrapped up in a long, dark green coat

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The Princess of Wales accessorised with black gloves and black heeled boots

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Following a sustained period of providing vital support to the training of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the Irish Guards are now committed to modernisation and to remaining at the forefront of emerging operational capabilities.

The group are now a leading force in building Britain’s drone warfare capability.

The Princess of Wales spent just over a couple of hours at the service.

Catherine marked her first solo St Patrick’s Day parade as Colonel of the Irish Guards last year.

The Princess of Wales spent just over a couple of hours at the regiment

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Her visit to Mons Barracks in Aldershot saw the parade conclude with a Royal Salute

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The Princess of Wales put money behind the bar for soldiers and sipped on a half pint of Guinness with the troops and their families.

She became a Colonel in December 2023 but had to miss the parade in 2024 due to her abdominal surgery and cancer diagnosis.

In January 2025, the Princess of Wales announced she was in remission and has engaged in numerous engagements since.

Today marked the thirteenth engagement from Catherine so far this year.