Overview

• 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.