Post by Whisker on Mar 17, 2016 15:23:55 GMT
Why Princess Kate Is Skipping the Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in London
When they receive their traditional St. Patrick’s Day sprig of shamrock tomorrow, the Irish Guards will be smiling — but not at Princess Kate.
Despite carrying out the duty four previous times, Kate will be skipping this year’s ceremony, with her husband Prince William, who’s the Colonel of the regiment, carrying it out instead.
“The Duchess has very much enjoyed the occasions when she has been able to attend, but the Duke is the Colonel of the Regiment and is looking forward to presenting the Irish Guards with their Shamrock,” a Kensington Palace spokeswoman tells PEOPLE. “The Duchess looks forward to marking St. Patrick’s Day with the Irish Guards many times in the future."
Despite carrying out the duty four previous times, Kate will be skipping this year’s ceremony, with her husband Prince William, who’s the Colonel of the regiment, carrying it out instead.
“The Duchess has very much enjoyed the occasions when she has been able to attend, but the Duke is the Colonel of the Regiment and is looking forward to presenting the Irish Guards with their Shamrock,” a Kensington Palace spokeswoman tells PEOPLE. “The Duchess looks forward to marking St. Patrick’s Day with the Irish Guards many times in the future."
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