The Princess of Wales has confirmed her plans for St Patrick’s Day, where she will visit the Irish Guards in her role as the regiment’s colonel.
Kate, 43, traditionally marks the occasion with the regiment and will celebrate this year’s event at the Wellington Barracks in London. During her visit, she will present long service and good conduct medals to members of the regiment.
The mother of three will then take part in the regiment’s parade, where she will present the traditional sprig of shamrock to officers and guardsmen, as well as to the Irish Wolfhound regimental mascot. The officers will then distribute the shamrock among the ranks.
Following this, Kate will meet members of the guard, including the ‘Mini Micks,’ a group of junior cadets from Northern Ireland, before participating in official photographs with the officers and sergeants.
Her visit will conclude at the Junior Ranks dining hall, where she will be toasted by senior guardsmen in the battalion. She will also take time to speak with soldiers about their experiences in service before meeting their families in the Sergeants’ Mess.
