Princess Kate makes solo appearance following secret Mother's Day message – best photos


The Princess of Wales made a solo appearance at the Irish Guards St Patrick's Day Parade at Mons Barracks on Tuesday, days after she shared a secret Mother's Day post


Kate Middleton smiling in a green uniform© Samir Hussein/WireImage
Matthew Moore
Matthew MooreSenior Evening Writer
Updated: March 17, 2026
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The Princess of Wales stepped out for a solo engagement on Tuesday as the royal headed to the Irish Guards St Patrick's Day Parade at Mons Barracks, Hampshire.

Kate attends the annual service in her capacity as Colonel of the Irish Guards, although she missed the event back in 2024 due to her health issues at the time.

She was seen in a green outfit at the event, styling an oversized coat, beret and a black belt.

WATCH: See the moment the Princess of Wales pins shamrock on a dog

At last year's event, the royal mother-of-three spoke about her travel plans with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, revealing that she hoped to return to Australia and New Zealand with the trio in tow.

Scroll down to see the best photos from the event…

Catherine, Princess of Wales surrounded by regiment in uniform© Getty Images

Royal arrival

Kate arrived solo for her Hampshire engagement, where the royal looked glam in her all-green ensemble.

Catherine, Princess of Wales laughs while being presented with traditional sprigs of shamrock by officer© Samir Hussein/WireImage

Traditional shamrock

Following her arrival, Kate was seen getting a traditional sprig of shamrock.

The Princess of Wales stroking irish wolfhound© Getty Images

Pinning on the dog

It wasn't just the royal and the soldiers who got the traditional sprig of shamrock, as Kate was seen pinning the plant on the regiment's Irish wolfhound, Seamus.


Kate Middleton in a green outfit© Samir Hussein/WireImage

Kate's outfit in full

Kate always looks so glam and she rocked the best green look when she stepped out for the annual parade. She finished her outfit off with a black belt and matching boots.

The Princess of Wales presenting traditional sprigs of shamrock alongside officers© Getty Images

Presenting shamrock

With the shamrock being a key symbol of Irish identity, it's hugely symbolic for the plant to be offered on St Patrick's Day. As part of the annual parade, Kate was seen handing sprigs out for the officers.

Kate Middleton laughing while watching a parade© Getty Images

A laugh at the parade

Kate was visibly amused when she watched the annual parade, laughing alongside one of the officers.

Kate Middleton receiving a bouquet of flowers from a young girl© Samir Hussein/WireImage

Flower girl

Kate was on the receiving end of a gift, as she was presented with a bouquet of flowers by a young girl. The royal was seen beaming as she was handed the gift.

The Regimental mascot, Irish Wolfhound Seamus, parades with Irish guardsmen and officers for the Princess of Wales© AFP via Getty Images

Seamus leads the parade

We just love Seamus! And the adorable pooch was seen leading the parade as soldiers saluted the royal.

Kate Middleton sitting with a group of military men© Samir Hussein/WireImage

Group photo

Following the service, the royal joined with officers for an annual group photo.

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