Princess of Wales attends Irish Guards' St Patrick's Day parade in Aldershot
The Princess is the Colonel of the regiment which is celebrating its 150th year.
The Princess of Wales has been celebrating St Patrick's Day with the Irish Guards in Aldershot today.
Kate serves as the Colonel for the guard, which this year has been celebrating its 150th anniversary. Hundreds of people joined her in attending the parade at Mons Barracks, which is an annual event for the Irish Guards.
The ceremony finished with Kate presenting a shamrock to the mascot of the Guard - a Irish wolfhound called Seamus.
After the parade, the Princess awarded long service and good conduct medals to the soldiers within the regiment. She also met other members of the regiment and their families.
Lieutenant Colonel Ben Irwin-Clark, Commanding Officer, 1st Bn Irish Guards said:
“St Patrick’s Day, especially when the Colonel of the Regiment is in attendance, is my favourite day in the Regimental calendar. It is an opportunity to see old friends, welcome new members into the Irish Guards’ family, and celebrate the courage and character of the island of Ireland and the Regiment’s glorious legacy of sacrifice and service”