Kate Middleton Attends First St. Patrick's Day Parade Since Becoming Colonel of the Irish Guards
Kate Middleton and Prince William are getting into the holiday spirit for St. Patrick's Day. The Prince and Princess of Wales joined the Irish Guards for their annual celebration in Aldershot, about 40 miles southwest of London, on Friday. Kate wore a teal Catherine Walker & Co coat dress with a matching hat and heels. She also accessorized with emerald earrings and a shamrock brooch, a piece that belongs to the Irish Guards and is loaned to the royal women who are associated with the regiment, according to The Court Jeweller. Before Kate, it was worn by Princess Anne and the Queen Mother. The event represented something of a handover for the royal couple. Kate, 41, is the new honorary Colonel of the regiment — a role she was recently given by King Charles. Although Prince William, 40, previously held the position, he became the equivalent for the Welsh Guards to go with his Prince of Wales title. They both gave speeches at the event, with Prince William sharing a farewell as Princess Kate spoke about the "true honor" of becoming "Colonel Catherine," as William called his wife. The Prince of Wales said, "Whilst I am extremely happy to be here celebrating St. Patrick's Day with you once again, I'm incredibly sad to be giving this speech, as it really does mean my time as your Colonel has come to an end. It has been one of the great honors of my life to hold that title; I'm proud of everything it stands for – just as I'm immensely proud of every single one of you." William also poked some fun at himself and the tradition of toasting the holiday with a pint of beer.
Via People
