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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge launched the St. Patrick's Day celebrations with a traditional parade of Irish Guards.
Kate and her husband, colonel of the Irish Guards since 2011, go every year to the 1st Battalion at their base in Hounslow, in West London.
Paying homage to Irish National Day, Kate donned a traditional emerald green, a custom coat, a matching hat and Gianvito Rossi shoes worth £ 510, while her husband was dressed in a military fashion.
She added a pair of green amethyst and green tourmaline earrings in special edition by Kiki McDonough.
In a tradition that goes back more than a century, Kate introduced shamrocks to officers and NCOs before the parade in front of which her husband would salute.
The couple will then be grilled by the oldest keeper at lunch, and the duchess will be thanked for the presentation of the clover.
Princess at the parade! Kate and her husband, colonel of the Irish Guards since 2011, go every year to the 1st Battalion at their base in Hounslow, in West London.
Old friends: the couple also found his four-legged companion Domhnall, a seven-year-old Irish greyhound and a mascot whom they have met several times before at the Cavalry Barracks today.
The Duke of Cambridge salutes the Irish Guards after their traditional march under the eyes of the Duchess. The Duke of Cambridge badumes the role of Royal Colonel of Guards in 2012, one year after his marriage
Princess at the Parade: Paying tribute to Irish National Day, Kate's dressed in a traditional emerald green, matched with a buttoned coat, a matching flowered hat and Gianvito Rossi pumps, while her husband was dressed in a military fashion.
Since 1901, the year of the founding of the regiment by order of Queen Victoria, tradition has traditionally been presided over by a woman – with the exception of 1950, when King George VI presents clovers on the 50th anniversary of the regiment.
The three heart-shaped leaves of clover represent Ireland and the Holy Trinity. God and his country and, every year, on St. Patrick's Day, he is handed over to the Irish guards who fight and die in the British Armed Forces.
In time of war, the clover is sent to them so that it is stored in their kevlar helmets. For those who are at home, the ultimate honor is to have it introduced by a female member of the Royal Family.
The tradition that began later in 1901 became the hallmark of the Queen Mother who kept her until her death – she once missed the shopping of her favorite day in Cheltenham to attend the St. Patrick's Day Parade. Day.
She was then taken over by Princess Anne. However, since 2012, this task falls to the Duchess of Cambridge, whose husband is the current Royal Colonel of the Irish Guards.
Kate has been attending every year since – except in 2016, with her decision to stay at Anmer Hall with her two young children, which provokes controversy – and is dressed from head to toe, green.
The Duchess of Cambridge attends the St. Patrick's Day Parade at Cavalry Barracks in Hounslow to present the clubs to the officers and guards of the 1st Irish Guard Battalion, a tradition dating back to the early 1900s.
Kate shares a laugh as she meets officers today. In a tradition that goes back more than a century, Kate introduced clover blades to officers and NCOs, before a parade to which her husband would pay homage.
Kate pulled on a pair of black gloves and wore a decorative flower hat. She added a pair of green amethyst and green tourmaline earrings in Kiki McDonough's special edition to her St. Patrick's Day look
Kate is preparing to present soldiers with clover. The tradition that began in 1901 became the trademark of the Queen Mother who kept her until her death – once she missed the day of her favorite race in Cheltenham to go to the St. Patrick's Day.
Kate smiled as she arrived at the cavalry barracks this morning. One of the five regiments of the guard, the Irish Guards have been part of the British Army since 1900, the year of their foundation by Royal Decree of Queen Victoria to commemorate the Irishmen killed in action during the Boer War.
Kate gives clover to the officers in London today. The tradition that began in 1901 became the trademark of the Queen Mother who kept her until her death – once she missed her favorite race in Cheltenham to attend the St. Patrick's Day parade.
Kate gets a bit of clover to pin on Domhnall's coat. Domhnall, who is the "world leader" in Gaelic, traditionally leads 350 soldiers as they march past the parade square at Cavalry Barracks on Sunday morning, although concerns have been voiced about his fragile health during the past few days. last years.
The Duchess loves the mascot of the Irish Guards, Domhnall. The beloved dog, who has his own Twitter account @officaligmascot and succeeded a dog named Conmael, joined the Irish Guards in 2012, a year after the Duke of Cambridge badumed the role of Royal Guards Colonel
Kate seemed happy to find Domhnall. At previous parades, the Duke sipped a pint of traditional Guinness, a nod to the tradition of the day, though last year, Kate, who was very pregnant with Prince Louis, had opted for a sparkling water.
Kate pins a traditional branch of clover. to the dog's coat. Domhnall, who is the "world leader" in Gaelic, traditionally leads 350 soldiers marching on parade square at Cavalry Barracks on Sunday morning.
Kate opted for her signature beauty look consisting of pink cheeks and a bad lip. The couple will later be grilled by the oldest guard at lunch, and the duchess will be thanked for introducing the shamrock.
The couple also found his four-legged companion Domhnall, a seven-year-old Irish greyhound and mascot whom they have already met several times before, at the Cavalry Barracks today.
Domhnall, who is the "world leader" in Gaelic, traditionally leads 350 soldiers as they march past the parade square at Cavalry Barracks on Sunday morning, although concerns have been voiced about his fragile health during the past few days. last years.
The beloved dog, who has his own Twitter account @officaligmascot and succeeded a dog named Conmael, joined the Irish Guards in 2012, a year after the Duke of Cambridge badumed the role of Royal Guards Colonel.
At previous parades, the Duke sipped a pint of traditional Guinness, a nod to the tradition of the day, though last year, Kate, who was very pregnant with Prince Louis, had opted for a sparkling water.
One of the five regiments of the guard, the Irish Guards have been part of the British Army since 1900, the year of their foundation by Royal Decree of Queen Victoria to commemorate the Irishmen killed in action during the Boer War.
Since then, the guards, who, like all guards regiments praise the Queen as chief colonel, have fought in all the major conflicts of the twentieth century and, more recently, have led the British advance to Basra during the war in Iraq in 2003.
Kate and William arrive in Hounslow to honor the Irish Guards on St. Patrick's Day. Paying homage to Irish National Day, Kate donned the traditional green and wore a military style coat with a black flowered hat.
Kate shares a laugh with the officers in Hounslow today. The couple found his four – legged mate, Domhnall, an Irish hound, and a seven – year – old Irish mascot whom they had met several times before, today at Cavalry Barracks.
The couple was all smiles when arriving this morning to West London. At previous parades, the Duke sipped a pint of traditional Guinness, a nod to the tradition of the day. However, last year, Kate, who was very pregnant with Prince Louis, opted for sparkling water.
Royal Tradition: In a tradition that goes back more than a century, Kate presents clover blades to officers and warrant officers – before a parade where her husband will salute
The duchess is greeted by officers. Paying tribute to the Irish National Day, Kate donned the traditional emerald green, matching a coat with a matching flower hat and Gianvito Rossi pumps, while her husband was dressed in military uniform.
The guards were also among the last units to be deployed in Afghanistan and were called in 2013 to act as mentors for local Afghan troops before being sent back to the UK in time for the parade. 39th birthday of the queen.
The three years of ceremonial service of the Irish Guards ended in January. The last 12 months, their main objective was the exercise Askari Storm, a battle group exercise in Kenya.
Troops are currently deployed in Uganda, Jordan and Kenya. Training will continue in September before missions to South Sudan and Iraq.
Alongside its role in British conflicts abroad, the Irish Guards also perform ceremonial and public functions at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, St. James Palace and the Tower of London.
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