Kate Middleton attends the 2023 St. Patrick’s Day parade.Photo:CHRIS JACKSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
CHRIS JACKSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
Kate Middletonhad a special treat for the Irish Guards despitemissing this year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade.
The Princess of Wales, 42 — who wasnamed the honorary Colonel of the Irish Guardsin Dec. 2022 — was unable to attend the traditional parade on Sunday as she continues to recover from herabdominal surgery.
However, she put around $2,500 toward the bill at the regimental bar in the U.K. town of Aldershot so the soldiers could enjoy pints of Guinness to celebrate the occasion at the post-parade party, theDaily Mailreported.
Kate Middleton attends the 2023 St. Patrick’s Day parade.CHRIS JACKSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
In addition to issuing the shamrocks, dog lover Kate would usually greet Irish wolfhound Turlough Mor, who is known as Seamus. As Colonel, she’d also receive the royal salute.
The Regimental Lieutenant Colonel, Major General Sir Christopher Ghika, took the salute at Sunday’s parade at Mons Barracks.
“Happy St Patrick’s Day! Here’s a sneak peak of the @irishguards rehearsing for their annual parade. Sláinte to all those celebrating today! 🇮🇪,” the royals captioned the post.
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It’s not known exactly whenPrincess Kate will return to royal dutiesfollowing her Jan. 16 surgery at The London Clinic, but Kensington Palace previously suggested it will be after Easter.
“The surgery was successful, and it is expected that she will remain in hospital for 10 to 14 days, before returning home to continue her recovery,” the statement released Jan. 17 said. “Based on the current medical advice, she is unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter.”
“The Princess of Wales appreciates the interest this statement will generate. She hopes that the public will understand her desire to maintain as much normality for her children as possible; and her wish that her personal medical information remains private,” the message continued. “Kensington Palace will, therefore, only provide updates on Her Royal Highness’ progress when there is significant new information to share.”
source: people.com
