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WATCH: Behind the scenes on Princess Kate's St Patrick's Day outing


I shadowed the Princess of Wales at the St Patrick's Day Parade at Mons Barracks, Hampshire – watch my video below


Kate Middleton smiling in a green uniform© Samir Hussein/WireImage
Eleanor Dye
Eleanor DyeOnline Royal Correspondent
March 17, 2026
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The Princess of Wales celebrated St Patrick's Day on Tuesday by paying a visit to the Irish Guards at Mons Barracks, Hampshire. I was on the ground shadowing the royal and watched as she was presented with a sprig of shamrock upon her arrival.

Kate, who is Colonel of the Irish Guards, took in the parade and helped hand out sprigs of shamrock to the military officers. She looked particularly delighted to be reunited with the regiment's mascot, Seamus, an Irish wolfhound. 

I had a chat with Seamus' handler, Drummer Joseph Aldridge, who told me Seamus is doing very well and is "very healthy" for his six years of age.

Watch the video below to see highlights from my royal day out.

WATCH: My royal date out with Princess Kate

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