The Princess of Wales introduced again an Alexander McQueen coat for St. Patrick’s Day with the Irish Guards.

The parade was at Mons Barracks in Aldershot, Hampshire, southwest of London. The Princess took half in her function as Colonel of the regiment.

Beneath, the Princess as she was handed a basket of shamrocks to distribute. 

That is a type of engagements she at all times appears to take pleasure in. 

Amongst these receiving the standard shamrock sprigs was Turlough Mór (pronounced Tur-Lock Extra), the Guards’ Irish wolfhound mascot.

When not on responsibility, the canine is usually referred to as “Seamus.” Extra on his identify from this Guards magazine story. 

…the seventeenth Regimental Mascot is now formally named Turlough Mór after a King who dominated Connaught from 1106 to 1156 and who dominated as Excessive King of Eire from 1136 to 1156. 

A fast video from Cameron Walker of GB Information. 

The Princess of Wales, Colonel of the Irish Guards, presenting a conventional sprig of shamrock to the Irish Wolf Hound regimental mascot, Seamus, through the St Patrick’s Day Parade at Mons Barracks, Aldershot ☘️ pic.twitter.com/zorQvsQ9z9

— Cameron Walker (@CameronDLWalker) March 17, 2026

And right here is his handler, drummer Joseph Aldridge, receiving his shamrocks. The Mirror’s story by Russell Myers has extra. 

Drummer Aldridge stated: “It’s good as a result of she remembered me from final yr. She requested how he’s doing, (stated) it’s pretty to see him, as at all times. He’s match, he’s wholesome, that’s what she needed to know – how wholesome he’s. She at all times loves saying hiya to Seamus.”

One other view because the Princess handed out the shamrocks.  

The Princess awarded lengthy service and good conduct medals to troopers inside the regiment. 

She additionally met ‘Mini Micks,’ who’re junior cadets from Northern Eire. We be taught particulars by way of this Daily Mail article by Rebecca English. 

Talking to the junior cadets, she stated: ‘Nicely finished all of you, it’s a tough run. Very well finished.’

Extra on the Princess’s go to from this piece by Kate Mansey in The Times. 

Kate additionally met the 2 ladies who based the Girls’s Community on the Irish Guards. Talking to Sergeant Maxwell and Lance Sergeant Aldous, the Princess requested in the event that they thought “issues have been altering” relating to attitudes in the direction of ladies within the Armed Forces. 

Sergeant Aldous stated she joined in 2011, and it was “fully totally different.” In the meantime, Sergeant Maxwell stated: “A number of it is about folks’s previous experiences the place they haven’t been heard earlier than by their chain of command and been supported correctly.

After the shamrock presentation, it was time for the parade. 

The Princess’s view. 

Following the parade, the Guards raised three cheers for the Princess.

The Princess was given a beautiful bouquet of flowers. 

The bouquet was created by Martyn Crossley, a Windsor florist who has created many stunning preparations for members of the royal household on particular events. Thanks to my friend Micki for the heads-up on this. 

Then it was time to pose for the group photograph. 

Then the Princess met households contained in the mess corridor. The Daily Mail piece provides extra info.

In a single candy second, the Princess advised the wives of the Irish Guards that they want a ‘mum’s membership’ to assist with childcare.

Kate, a mom of three, mentioned juggling caring for younger youngsters with the pressures of getting spouses within the Armed Forces.

Right here she is with a number of the children.

The Mirror gives particulars. 

She additionally met Lance Sergeant Mills, who led the drums and pipes through the parade, his spouse Jessica, and their three-year-old daughter Vienna, who jumped up and down with pleasure because the princess crouched right down to greet her.

“Are you excited?” Kate requested Vienna, earlier than telling her she had “stunning hair” and applauding when the little woman twirled in her blue gown. She princess provided her fingers to Vienna, who took them earlier than swinging in the direction of the ground.

One other view of the women with the Princess. 

We return to The Mirror’s piece another time. 

[Lance] Sgt Mills described assembly the princess as “such an amazing alternative”, and one his daughter had been enthusiastic about “all week”. He added: “I led the drums and pipes on right now, in order that was an enormous second for me in my profession.” His spouse, Jessica, stated: “(Kate’s) simply really easy to speak to, and actually right down to earth, I wasn’t truly anticipating that. “It’s my first time getting to come back to the parade, so it was actually pretty.”

Here’s a video of the women, this one additionally courtesy of GB Information’ Cameron Walker. 

A really cute second within the Sgt’s Mess at Mons Barracks, Aldershot, the place The Princess of Wales met Irish Guards households after the St Patrick’s Day Parade ☘️

Vienna and Mila (aged 3) have been VERY excited to fulfill Catherine 👑 pic.twitter.com/Y8lYVobMcU

— Cameron Walker (@CameronDLWalker) March 17, 2026

Now, for our have a look at what Kate wore, starting with the bespoke double-breasted coat by Alexander McQueen. The tailor-made design is fitted and midi-length with padded shoulders, peak lapels, button cuffs, entrance pocket flaps, and an outlined waistline.

The coat was first famous at a January 2023 Early Years engagement, after which once more on Christmas Day 2024.

Beneath the coat, it seemed just like the Princess was sporting the Alexander McQueen Ribbed Bodice Sleeveless Costume. I present the off-the-rack model of the gown under, with a knit bodice of finely ribbed materials and a full, pleated skirt in viscose. The usual gown had criss-cross bands on the waist, a component not included within the Princess’s design.It was first worn publicly when the Prince and Princess seen floral tributes to the late Queen at Sandringham in September 2022, and was seen once more at a March 2023 engagement. 

The Princess wore her hair up right now.

The elegant coiffure was topped by her Gina Foster Meribel hat, a velour-felt beret with a perky bow, described as a “Traditional velour felt beret hat with stylised felt bow trim.” The hat is secured on the top with an elastic band that sits underneath the hair. It was first seen on the March 2018 St. Patrick’s Day event. See replace under.

UPDATE: Yikes, I messed this up! The hat was first famous on Christmas Day 2013. 

She additionally repeated her Ralph Lauren Assortment black suede boots. 

And the oft-worn Imogen Merino Wool Gloves ($175) in black by Cornelia James.

The Princess introduced again her Asprey Emerald and Diamond Halo Earrings. They showcase 4 emeralds and 72 diamonds set in platinum. They have been first worn for the December 2022 Earthshot Awards. Asprey tells me that whereas the earrings aren’t saved in common inventory, they are often commissioned, and the corporate’s concierge can tackle any inquiries about them. 

She additionally wore the Irish Guards’ regimental brooch. 

I’ll see you tomorrow because the Prince and Princess of Wales will greet the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and First Woman Oluremi Tinubu, on behalf of the King. Preps have been underway for weeks now forward of the go to. 

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Alongside our companions, we’ve been busy in Windsor making ready for tomorrow’s state go to from Nigerian President Bola Tinubu.

We’ve got an in depth safety operation in place with quite a few measures you will notice, and lots of you’ll not.

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