Kensington Palace’s Latest Announcement About Princess Catherine After Celebrating Baby News

Hello dear viewers, happy early St. Patrick’s Day to all! Marking the occasion with an exciting announcement—following recent baby news and in Katherine’s role as Colonel of the Irish Guards, the Princess of Wales will visit the regiment next week ahead of the St. Patrick’s Day parade at Wellington Barracks in central London.

As 2024 concluded on a hopeful note for the princess, fans were optimistic that she had managed to put the year’s many challenges behind her. She completed chemotherapy in September 2024, and insiders reported that she planned on returning to full-time royal duties as quickly as possible.

Like it or not, Catherine remains the shiniest jewel in the Windsor crown. Last year’s highlights were all hers—Trooping the Colour, Wimbledon, Armistice Day, and Christmas at the Abbey. It is a lot of pressure for one woman.

Before we see the princess visiting the Irish Guards in the coming weeks, I thought it might be fun to look back at the different ensembles she has worn for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock ceremony and parade. Since her first appearance at the Irish Guards Shamrock ceremony in 2012, the Princess of Wales—formerly The Duchess of Cambridge—has carefully curated her outfits, often favoring green to honor the occasion.

For her debut, she wore an Amelia Wickstead coat dress paired with a Lock & Co. Betty Boop hat and the Cartier Shamrock brooch, a piece traditionally worn by royal women during Irish Guards events. She accessorized with Kiki McDonough earrings and Emmy London Valerie heels.

The following year, while expecting Prince George, she rewore the same Amelia Wickstead coat dress, modifying it with a turtleneck and a John Lock Fairy Tale hat.

In 2014, Katherine chose a Hobbs London Persephone coat, a trench-style, double-breasted design in a deep green hue. She accessorized with a Gina Foster Maribel hat, Kiki McDonough green amethyst earrings, and Emmy London pumps.

Her 2015 outfit was a notable departure from tradition. While expecting Princess Charlotte, she wore a chestnut brown Catherine Walker coat with a modified portrait collar, accessorized with a repeat Betty Boop hat, brown Emmy London pumps, and Kiki McDonough citrine drop earrings.

In 2017, the princess returned to green, wearing a Catherine Walker coat with velvet trim at the collar, cuffs, and pockets. The design echoed military styling, with gold-tone buttons reminiscent of the Irish Guards’ uniforms. She completed the look with a Sylvia Fletcher for Lock & Co. hat, Emmy London Rebecca heels, and Monica Vinader Siren earrings.

In 2018, while expecting Prince Louis, she recycled another Catherine Walker coat, this time featuring an off-center closure and a faux fur collar and cuffs. She paired it with a Gina Foster Maribel beret, Cornelia James gloves, and Kiki McDonough earrings. That year’s coat closely resembled an Alexander McQueen military coat worn on Remembrance Sunday.

The princess did not attend the ceremony in 2020 or 2021 due to the Irish Guards’ deployment and the COVID-19 pandemic.

She returned in 2022 in a Laura Green London coat, described as a speckled hunting green military wool design with a structured collar and epaulets. She accessorized with a Lock & Co. Mayfair pillbox hat and Emmy London Rebecca pumps.

In 2023, for her first appearance as Colonel of the regiment, the princess surprised many by wearing teal instead of green. Her Catherine Walker coat dress featured a mandarin collar, angled pleats, and flared cuffs with button details matching the Irish Guards’ uniforms. The choice of teal was intentional, as it matched the St. Patrick’s blue plume worn in the Irish Guards’ bearskin caps, symbolizing the Order of St. Patrick. She completed the look with a Jane Taylor Cleo hat, Emmy London accessories, and the Cartier Shamrock brooch.

Though she will not be attending the 2024 Shamrock ceremony, the Irish Guards will undoubtedly remember her past appearances. Over the years, her carefully selected ensembles have paid tribute to both tradition and her evolving role within the royal family.

During her upcoming visit, Katherine will take part in presenting Long Service and Good Conduct medals to members of the regiment. She will participate in the regiment’s parade and deliver the customary sprig of shamrock to both officers and guardsmen, as well as to the regimental mascot—an Irish Wolfhound. The officers will then pass the shamrocks among the ranks.

After that, Katherine Middleton will meet members of the Guard alongside the Mini Micks, who are junior cadets from Northern Ireland. She will also take part in the official photographs with the officers and sergeants.