Kate Middleton Resumes St. Patrick’s Day Duties with Irish Guards After Cancer Recovery

The Princess of Wales honored tradition by presenting shamrocks and celebrating with the regiment at Wellington Barracks in London.

Princess Kate Middleton returned to the Irish Guards’ St. Patrick’s Day parade after missing last year due to cancer treatment.
She presented shamrocks to officers, guardsmen, and the regiment's Irish wolfhound mascot, Turlough Mor, continuing a cherished tradition.
The Princess, as honorary Colonel of the regiment, awarded long service and good conduct medals to soldiers during the event.
Kate joined the Irish Guards for post-parade celebrations, including a toast in her honor and interactions with veterans and junior cadets from Northern Ireland.
This marks her gradual return to public duties, following her recovery from a January 2024 abdominal surgery and subsequent cancer diagnosis.