However, the placement of the sprigs appeared to be traditional as other officers and guards also displayed the sprigs on their hats.Īnd Kate also seemed thrilled to meet the Irish wolfhound, the mascot for the 1st Battalion of the Irish Guards, who was wearing a red blanket/coat to shelter from the rain. While the shamrock sprigs were given out, the Prince and Princess of Wales fell apart laughing as Prince William's shamrocks were placed on his hat.ĭressed in a military uniform, William was pictured in hysterics as the bright green foliage was placed on his hat, leaving his wife in fits of laughter as well. Kate also seemed thrilled to meet the Irish wolfhound, the mascot for the 1st Battalion of the Irish GuardsĪs part of the parade, Kate handed out sprigs of shamrocks to officers and guardsmen, which were then distributed among the ranks - and, of course, the Irish Wolfhound mascot for the regiment, Seamus, received one too. Meanwhile William said that being Colonel of the Irish Guards has been one of the 'great honours of my life'. 'I am here to listen to you, to support you, and to champion you in all you do – this is a responsibility I do not take lightly.' It really is a true honour to be your Colonel. Kate looked radiant in a bespoke turquoise coat by Catherine Walker which matched the colour of the 1st Battalion Irish Guards' blue plume.ĭuring her emotive speech, the Princess said: 'I really couldn't be prouder to stand in front of you here today. The clip ends with the Princess taking a closer look at Alice's brooch that was pinned on her coat lapel. Kneeling down to speak with the young royal fans, Princess thanked the girls for the bouquet of white flowers they had brought for her.Īdmiring their outfits, Kate then told the girls they looked 'gorgeous'. The two girls were dressed in matching navy blue coats and also wore brooches to commemorate the annual event. The Princess of Wales told sisters Aoife, six, and Alice, four, they looked 'gorgeous' and admired their brooches
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