#catherine : emerald and diamond earrings.

[world-of-wales]

CATHERINE'S STYLE FILES - 2023

17 MARCH 2023 || The new Colonel of the Irish Guards, The Princess of Wales was accompanied by Prince William attended the 2023 St. Patrick's Day Parade at Mons Barracks in Aldershot.

Catherine opted for -

Bespoke Irish Guards Uniform Inspired Coat-Dress by Catherine Walker

'Clio' Heart-Shaped Cocktail Hat in Teal from Jane Taylor

Emerald and Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings

Cartier Gold Irish Guards Shamrock Brooch

'Natasha' Clutch In ‘Lake’ Teal Blue from Emmy London

‘Gianvito 105’ Pumps In 'Teal Suede' by Gianvito Rossi

[laurapetrie]

So much jewellery was flung at her in the opening months of her queenship that she may have struggled to keep up with it all. Her clasps were capped off by emeralds, her buttons were set with diamonds, and for her brooches rubies were crafted into the shape of flowers, then trimmed with diamond and pearl petals. There were earrings and French hoods trimmed with gold. She had seven diamond-and-gold rings. The ladies of the privy chamber circled Catherine’s little waist with golden girdles or double rows of pearls routinely interrupted by rubies.

[Later, during] the great purgatorial wait for a horrible finale, Catherine was once again ‘taking great care of her person’. Like a candle flaring before it went out, she had apparently never been more beautiful than she was during that winter at Syon. Staring death in the face in a mood of hubristic hedonism, she became as preoccupied with her toilette as she had been at Hampton Court. She made the most of her denuded wardrobe, dressing and coiffing herself, donning her few remaining jewels. Preening in her loveliness, Catherine kept her pulse beating at Syon with the appearance of someone who might live for ever; but in her more sombre moments, when no amount of make-believe could distract her, Chapuys heard from her servants that ‘her only prayer is that the execution be secret, and not in public’. - Gareth Russell, Young and Damned and Fair

[the-jewel-catalogue]

Catherine's Diamond And Emerald Cluster Drop Earrings

The earrings’ major feature is the oval-shaped cluster drop. Ten small diamonds surround a single oval-shaped emerald. The earrings look to be set in a combination of yellow and white gold. The cluster drop is suspended from a stud which is set with an additional diamond.

~ The Court Jeweller

[mathsandwhiteroses]

Royal Autumn 2024 Challenge: Day 16

Favourite royal jewellery (not tiaras)

Featuring my favourite pieces from the British collection.

Diamonds: Coronation Necklace

Sapphires: Catherine’s sapphire drop earrings

Pearls: Collingwood Earrings

Rubies: Greville Ruby Necklace

Emeralds: Greville Emerald Earrings

[thepastisalreadywritten]

11 Meaningful Pieces In Catherine’s Jewellery Collection That Belonged To Queen Elizabeth II

By Emily Chan

6 December 2023

First worn by the Princess of Wales in June at the wedding of Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan and Princess Rajwa Al Saif in Amman, Jordan, the Greville chandelier earrings were seen on Queen Elizabeth II throughout her reign.

The dazzling diamond earrings made by Cartier were a wedding gift to Her late Majesty from her parents – the Queen Mother had inherited them from Dame Margaret Helen Greville, a British socialite, in 1918.

Catherine was most recently seen wearing the jewels at a Diplomatic Corps reception at Buckingham Palace.

On Remembrance Sunday this year, Catherine debuted a pair of diamond and pearl leaf earrings that were previously seen on the Queen during a visit to Nigeria back in 2003.

Some experts believe that the earrings may have been detachable pieces from the brooch featuring the same design.

Commissioned by King George VI, Queen Elizabeth II’s Festoon necklace features 105 loose diamonds that her father inherited when he ascended the throne.

Featuring three strands, the monarch wore the piece on numerous occasions throughout her life, from attending state banquets to posing for official portraits.

The Princess of Wales paid tribute to Her late Majesty by wearing the piece for the official Coronation photograph when King Charles III officially assumed the throne on 6 May.

The Princess of Wales wore Queen Elizabeth II’s three-strand pearl necklace – an item Her Majesty was famous for – during a Buckingham Palace lunch for the governors-general of the Commonwealth nations prior to the monarch’s funeral in September 2022.

The then Princess Elizabeth received this jaw-dropping diamond necklace by Cartier from the Nizam of Hyderabad as a wedding gift in 1947.

Featuring a rose motif, the royal picked the necklace herself, along with a matching floral tiara.

The Princess of Wales first wore the statement piece at a gala for the National Portrait Gallery in 2014, before rewearing it at a Buckingham Palace reception for the Diplomatic Corps in 2019.

Queen Elizabeth II was first photographed wearing these diamond and pearl earrings during her Silver Jubilee celebrations – marking 25 years on the throne – in 1977.

Catherine has sported the earrings a number of times in the past, including after Prince Louis’ birth in 2018 and while visiting Commonwealth troops ahead of the Queen’s funeral.

Queen Elizabeth II commissioned royal jeweller Garrard to create this four-strand pearl and diamond choker, using pearls sourced from Japan in the early 1980s.

Princess Diana was loaned the piece for a state banquet in honour of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands in 1982, while the current Princess of Wales has worn the necklace on several occasions, including for Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip’s 70th wedding anniversary in 2017 and Her Majesty’s funeral in 2022.

The Princess of Wales debuted Queen Elizabeth II’s emerald and diamond earrings during an evening reception in Jamaica in 2022, along with a matching bracelet.

Both pieces are from Her late Majesty’s emerald tassel suite, which the monarch first wore at a state dinner held for Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates at London’s Claridge’s Hotel in 1989.

First worn by Queen Elizabeth II during the 1990s, the Princess of Wales has borrowed Her late Majesty’s diamond and pearl leaf brooch a number of times over the years, including on a visit commemorating the Battle of Passchendaele in Belgium in 2017.

Catherine wore the piece in tribute to the monarch while attending her funeral procession at Westminster Hall in September 2022.

The sapphire and diamond earrings

The Princess of Wales borrowed Queen Elizabeth’s sapphire and diamond earrings for a visit to Edinburgh in 2021.

The sapphire earrings are part of a suite of sapphire and diamond jewellery by Asprey, which Her late Majesty added to her collection during the late 1970s.

The Bahrain pearl drop earrings

Featuring two pearls gifted to Her late Majesty by the Hakim of Bahrain as a wedding present, these diamond and pearl drop earrings were also worn by Princess Diana in the 1980s.

The Princess of Wales was first spotted wearing the earrings at a Remembrance Day service in 2016, before going on to wear them for Trooping the Colour in 2019 and Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in 2022.

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WALK WALK FASHION BABY | The Colonel of the Irish Guards wore a teal Catherine Walker coatdress for the 2023 St Patrick's Day parade. She also wore a bespoke Jane Taylor hat in a matching shade, and the iconic Cartier Irish Guards shamrock. Catherine carried a new Emmy London Natasha clutch and wore new Gianvito Rossi heels, both in teal, and she also carried unidentified teal gloves. She wore her unidentified emerald and diamond earrings

[mim526]

Princess Charlotte Staff

Day-in-the-life of Charlotte type article. First I'd heard of what's alleged in last paragraph re: Camilla and Catherine. Personally I think Catherine's approach to royal life is an improvement over previous generations.

My guess is the three Wales children will turn out well with their individual personalities intact, strong in mind/body/spirit. And since "spares" have been much in the news, I'll wager now Catherine's children will have their own path in life with less of the succession angst Harry and some other royal children seem to have even into their adulthood when they're not direct heirs.

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As the only daughter of Prince William and Kate Middleton, it may come as no surprise that Princess Charlotte enjoys the finer things in life.

The 7-year-old has a 13-person staff to cater to her every need, RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned, all of whom ensure her day-to-day tasks are completed smoothly.

"Some are on the palace payroll, others aren't," a well-placed insider alleged, claiming she has her very own riding instructor, a personal driver, and security detail.

Kate and William are known for their down-to-Earth parenting styles, the insider spilled, but they make sure Charlotte is well taken care of.

Charlotte even enjoys having her own at-home stylist, who makes a special trip to come to visit the royal and keep her locks in tip-top condition.

"There's a nice lady who comes to the house every couple of months to do her hair," said the insider.

RadarOnline.com has learned that Charlotte is said to be "obsessed with sparkly things," so she "fits into her princess role perfectly."

The source dished that she secretly inherited a pair of diamond and emerald earrings from her late great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, following the monarch's death in September.

"The Queen always had a soft spot for Charlotte and left her these belongings," the source added. "Kate keeps them locked in the safe and Charlotte is allowed to wear the brooch on special occasions like Christmas, while the other jewelry is being saved for when she's older."

Elizabeth's historical passing marked the beginning of a new era for the royal family this fall. William is now heir to the throne of the United Kingdom after his father Prince Charles' accession.

William is followed by his three children Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.

Sources previously told RadarOnline.com exclusively that new Queen Camilla and Kate have already weathered a few awkward conversations.

"Over the years, Camila has been berating Kate for her parenting style — insisting Williams' wife is raising future King George like a commoner not with proper royal values," the insider dished, noting it doesn't always go over well. "She's also berated her over Louis' behavior, and George and Charlotte mixing it up."

[royalpain16]

The Modern Emerald and Diamond Parure 💚

Duchess Catherine wore the emerald bracelet and earrings on December 9, 2014. Her Royal Highness was in New York City, at an event celebrating the 600th anniversary of St Andrews, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Catherine was pregnant with Princess Charlotte.

February 18, 2018, the then-Duchess of Cambridge, now Princess of Wales wore her emerald set at the BAFTAs.

This time Catherine wore the necklace and shortened her drop earrings to studs.

The Duchess also wore the set's matching bracelet.

At that time Catherine was pregnant with Prince Louis. She is also wearing a gown by Jenny Packham.

"many actresses accessorized with emerald jewelry at the Golden Globes amid the all-black dress code because green was often used to represent the British suffragette movement. In the early 1900s, green reportedly stood for hope as the suffragette movement gained traction across the United Kingdom" - Town& country magazine

[regalfille]

The Princess of Wales in elegant Turquoise shade for St. Patrick’s Day parade.

The Princess of Wales wore a Catherine Walker teal suit with matching Jane Taylor hat, Emerald and diamond earrings, Cartier Shamrock brooch, Emmy London bag and Gianvito Rossi pumps. 

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The Princess of Wales took over the role of Colonel of Irish Guards from Prince William.

The Prince and Princess of Wales attended the 2023 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The Princess of Wales chose a stunning Teal outfit for the 2023 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The Princess of Wales wore a teal Catherine walker coat and dress with Jane Taylor hat, Emerald and diamond earrings, Cartier shamrock brooch, Gianvito Rossi pumps, UFO Bag and gloves. 

[thecallahanlegacy]

The Royal Charity Banquet Of Gen 2 Was A Hit! And Princess Amalia’s Childhood Debut

Article by Maribel Regan, RR Royal Report

Simlandovia’s very first annual Royal Charity Banquet was held on Saturday with all of the guests we know and love!

Queen Elizabeth and Prince-Consort William Hattenburgh wave to the cameras documenting the incredible moment

According to a recent article, this generation’s annual Royal Charity Banquet supports the charity Better Shelter, an Eastland non-profit organization to improve the environment and resources for homeless populations. It is founded by the King and Queen of Eastland, who now settle in Windenburgh, Simlandovia, King Alexander and Queen Gloria.

First to arrive, of course, was Simlandovia’s current reigning family, the Hattenburghs. Despite the wonderful attire, we must add that this marks the first official royal engagement attended by the Prince and Princess, and Princess Amalia’s childhood debut!

Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth, Prince-Consort William, Prince George, and Princesses Nora and Amalia Hattenburgh of Newcrest, Simlandovia

The Queen arrived to the Royal Ballroom decked from head-to-toe in green to represent Simlandovia’s flag. She stunned in a mint green floor-length gown with shimmering green details and sheer sleeves, paired with classic white gloves, a dark green sash, and a sterling silver and emerald necklace, earring, and tiara set.

The Prince-Consort wore a grey and white tailed suit with black shoes, paired with classic white gloves and a dark green sash. The Prince arrived in a light blue suit with a brown vest and shoes.

The Princesses arrived in floor-length ballgowns with matching hair and accessories. Princess Nora amazed in yellow with Princess Amalia in a cinderella-esque blue. The girls wore matching diamond headbands with flower hairpins.

Onlookers, after seeing the Cambridges arrive, began to wonder where the Queen’s symbols of Eastland were. And, there is an answer. Lady-In-Waiting Kayla Scott was to find a sapphire brooch, but reportedly, once she came to the Queen’s office with the options, she was told that it would be too crowded if she wore so many jewels. Due to the location of the banquet, there was also no need to wear a blue gown. Royal advisor Bella Goth also noted that the green sash and blue gown wouldn’t go well together, in her opinion.

Next to arrive were the Eastland royals, the founders of Better Shelter, with their eldest child, Princess Louisa.

Her Majesty the Queen Gloria, King Alexander, and Princess Louisa Cambridge of Eastland

The Queen wore a floor-length cream gown with white gloves and a blue sash, representing Eastland. She tied this engagement together with a diamond tiara with a small band of emeralds on top for Simlandovia.

The King wore a khaki suit with brown shoes and top hat, and a matching blue sash.

The Princess wore a lovely drop-shouldered blue floor-length gown with a matching blue sash, tied together with pearl hoop earrings and a sterling silver and sapphire necklace and tiara set. On top of this, she and her mother have seemed to coordinate attires, with the Princess’ sash adorned with a brooch of the Late King Philip Callahan of Simlandovia.

A close-up of Princess Louisa‘s accessories and brooch of the former King Philip Callahan

The last group everybody was expecting to see included the royals of Willow Creek, the Callahans and DuBoses.

Princess Annabelle and Duke Joseph DuBose of Willow Creek, the Queen Mother Catherine, Late King Philip, and Prince Lucian Callahan of Willow Creek, Simlandovia

Arriving together, the Queen Mother wore a simple white blouse with a blue pencil skirt, which onlookers thought to be a nod to Eastland, or knowing her, to hint her pride in her daughter’s work with the Eastland royals. The former King Philip wore a simple ensemble we’ve seen before, a red vest with brown pants and shoes, topped with a black top hat. Prince Lucian wore a red and black suit with black shoes and a black top hat.

Princess Annabelle dressed in yellow, a happy color for the joyous occasion, paired with beige heels. Her husband, Duke Joseph, wore a flattering tan and black suit. There was, however, no sight of their daughter, Princess Beatrice.

Onlookers will have to wait for her debut since she’s younger than Princess Amalia, who had her birthday the week before.

The Queen Mother is seen conversing with the Queen’s Royal Advisor, Bella Goth, and granddaughter Princess Amalia

The Queen gave a speech at the end of the banquet to announce the money that was raised. It was followed by celebratory hugs.

And after the announcement, the royal couples were both seen celebrating with a kiss and a warm embrace.

Celebration (by Scott Sheri)

Celebration (by Scott Sheri)

The Queen and Prince-Consort embrace (by Scott Sheri)

This concludes Simlandovia’s first ever annual Royal Charity Banquet!

[world-of-wales]

CATHERINE'S STYLE FILES - 2023

2 MARCH 2023 || The Princess of Wales along with Prince William received Crown Prince Haakon & Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway and representatives from leading Norwegian businesses working on green energy solutions at Windsor Castle.

Catherine opted for -

↬ Bespoke Silk Crepe De Chine Tie-Neck Blouse in Green from Burberry

↬ Bespoke Single-Breasted Blazer in Green by Burberry

↬ Green Trousers (Possibly by Burberry)

↬ Emerald and Diamond Oval Drop Earrings

[reasoningdaily]

The imperial state crown, the latest incarnation of which has been resting on the Queen’s coffin as thousands of people have filed past this week, has witnessed many resonant moments in history, and a few less majestic ones too.

After the death of the Queen’s grandfather, George V, for instance, the king’s coffin was being transported from London’s King’s Cross station with the crown on top when the jolting of cobbled streets caused the diamond-encrusted globe on top, and the cross and sapphire it supports, to snap off and roll into a gutter.

Though it was hastily retrieved, the dead monarch lay in state under a mutilated crown, which many in the crowd, including the new king, Edward VIII, took as a bad omen. Eleven months later, sure enough, he abdicated.

The tradition of crowns representing royalty is “a time-honoured thing seen in cultures across the world and through deep time”, says Anna Keay, a former curator at the Tower of London who has written the official guide to the crown jewels. “The business of wearing something on your head that speaks of your status as a special person – we see it through millennia.”

In other words – enchanting or repulsive – the vast, ridiculous excess of the crown’s 2,868 diamonds, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds, four rubies and 269 pearls is its symbolic point. These are some of their stories.

1 St Edward’s sapphire

This may be the oldest stone in the crown, having been buried as a ring, according to legend, with King Edward the Confessor in 1066 (and dug out of his grave a century later). Edward had given the ring to a beggar, the story goes, who turned out to be St John the Evangelist. The remarkable Wilton diptych, now in the National Gallery, shows an image of Edward as a saint holding an apparent sapphire ring.

“The difficulty is it’s very hard to identify any of these gems to say confidently that they are the ones from before,” says Keay, now director of the Landmark Trust. In the case of the sapphire, disappointingly, “I don’t think the case is very strong … In crown terms it’s quite small. Obviously in everyone else’s terms, it’s enormous.”

2 Queen Elizabeth’s earrings

The imperial crown is so named not because of the British empire, but because of its closed-arch form, which Henry VIII adopted (instead of an open coronet) to signal his supposedly imperial status. Dangling from the centre of the arches are four large pear-shaped pearls.

According to the Royal Collection Trust, these have been linked to seven pearls that Catherine de’ Medici gave to her daughter-in-law, Mary, Queen of Scots. Elizabeth I may have later worn them as earrings, though she apparently preferred pearls on her costume.

On the other hand, notes the trust, “it appears that at least two of the pearls did not enter the collection until the 19th century”, which undermines some of the Elizabethan romance.

3 The Black Prince’s ruby

Actually a 170-carat spinel, it is certainly a very ancient unfaceted jewel that was pierced at some point in its history (a little visible lump is in a ruby plugging the hole). The Black Prince is said to have demanded the stone in exchange for helping Peter of Castile (variously known as “the Just” or “the Cruel”, depending on one’s point of view). Peter had taken the ruby from Abu Said, the ruler of Granada, after stabbing him to death as he was trying to surrender, which may settle the question of the nickname.

A delightfully dated 1960s film available on YouTube shows the Queen talking about the crown, saying of the ruby: “I always like to think of it being worn by King Henry V during the Battle of Agincourt.” Richard III may also have had it on his helmet when he was killed at the Battle of Bosworth, the Tudors retrieving it before it ended up in a car park.

4 Cullinan II

So named because, even at a boggling 317 carats, it is not the biggest jewel cut from the Cullinan gem, the biggest uncut diamond ever discovered. That, at 531 carats, is in the Sovereign’s Sceptre, also currently perched on top of the coffin in Westminster Hall.

Though some in the continent would undoubtedly welcome it back, the “second star of Africa” does not have a particularly disputed origin – unlike the Koh-i-noor diamond set in the Queen Mother’s crown, which very much does. It was found at a mine in South Africa in 1905 – “apparently [the manager] just dug it out of the rock face with his walking stick,” says the Queen in the video. The government of Transvaal bought the stone and presented it to Edward VII on his 67th birthday.

“There are two smaller pieces,” the Queen continues, “which my grandmother always referred to as ‘the chips’.”

[the-jewel-catalogue]

OTD: 28th April 2011

OTD 13 years ago, a pre-wedding reception was held for the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton. While the bride and groom didn’t attend, the event was attended by members of the British royal family as well as foreign royals.

The royals did bring out a few nice pieces of jewellery so let’s take a look at them.

Starting off with The Queen, she wore a matching gold and diamond earring and necklace set, reportedly given to her by King Hassan II of Morocco in the 1980s.

Camilla chose some of her favourite pearl pieces for the reception including her four strand pearl choker and a five strand pearl bracelet.

Sophie wore a borrowed earring and necklace set containing white and yellow diamonds from Collins and Sons. The necklace is a stunning necklace that works so well with this outfit.

Both the Duchess of Gloucester and Princess Alexandra opted for emeralds and pearls for the event. With the Duchess of Gloucester choosing to wear earrings and a necklace from the emerald and pearl set of jewels that belonged to her late mother-in-law, Princess Alice, while Princess Alexandra wore her pearl choker with the emerald and diamond clasp, as well as an emerald ring.

A final mention goes to Princess Michael of Kent who wore a pair of diamond topaz earrings and a large diamond and topaz brooch with a pearl pendant. The topaz in the brooch is a stunning colour and the brown of the gown under it really lets it stand out.

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Lots of thought goes into Kate Middleton's outfit choices, and her St. Patrick's Day ensemble for her holiday debut as the new honorary Colonel of the Irish Guards was no exception.

Keeping with a long-running tradition, Kate and Prince William stepped out to visit the Irish Guards at the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Aldershot on Friday. The Princess of Wales usually marks the event wearing green, the color most closely associated with the holiday, but she made a surprising decision to wear a teal Catherine Walker & Co. coat dress with matching accessories for the occasion this year.

While the color choice was certainly unexpected, there's a clever reason for it. Princess Kate's ensemble perfectly matched the plumes worn in the bearskin caps by the 1st Battalion Irish Guards. The color of the plume, St. Patrick's blue, was selected because that is the color of the mantle and sash of the Order of St. Patrick.

In June, blue was the color of choice for the royal family as they kicked off Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee celebrations with Trooping the Color. Elizabeth stepped onto the Buckingham Palace balcony wearing St. Patrick's blue, a nod to the original symbolic color of Ireland, which can also be representative of sovereignty. Royal women opted for shades of blue to coordinate with the monarch.

Karen Haller, behavioral color psychologist and The Little Book of Color author, previously spoke to MyLondon about the royal family's typical blue outfits, noting it shows that "they are coming together as a family, representing themselves as a cohesive unit."

"When it comes to color psychology, darker blues communicate that you are in a position of authority, trustworthy, reliable, and can be depended on," Haller told the outlet to "have a sense of duty and take that seriously with a committed focus."

For the St. Patrick's Day parade, Princess Kate also chose meaningful accessories in addition to sporting diamond and emerald earrings. Giving her outfit a touch of classic green, she sported a special shamrock brooch featuring a small emerald in the center.

The brooch belongs to the Irish Guards and is loaned to the royal women who are associated with the regiment; according to The Court Jeweller Kate, it was worn by Princess Anne and the Queen Mother.

Kate's coat dress also mirrored the Irish Guards' uniform, with four buttons down the front and a gap before four more buttons.

Both Prince William and Princess Kate gave speeches at the event, highlighting the transition in the royal roles. Charles recently named his daughter-in-law as the new honorary Colonel of the regiment, and she takes over the role from Prince William, who is now the equivalent of the Welsh Guards to go with his Prince of Wales title. The Prince of Wales said, "Whilst I am extremely happy to be here celebrating St. Patrick's Day with you once again, I'm incredibly sad to be giving this speech, as it really does mean my time as your Colonel has come to an end, and it has been one of the great honors of my life to hold that title; I'm proud of everything it stands for — just as I'm immensely proud of every single one of you."

He also poked some fun at himself and the tradition of toasting the holiday with a pint of beer. "This being my 13th and final St. Patrick's Day as Colonel, not only am I saddened that I'll likely fail once again to finish a pint of Guinness… but I am also sad that I won't in the future see more of you, the families, whose unwavering support enables these outstanding men and women to do what they do," Prince William, 40, said.

Kate, whom her husband referred to as "Colonel Catherine" in his speech, said her new role was a "true honor."

"I really couldn't be prouder to stand in front of you here today. It really is a true honor to be your colonel. I am here to listen to you, to support you, and to champion you in all you do – this is a responsibility I do not take lightly," she said.

"I look forward to spending more time with you and your families and seeing your commitment to duty and service in all you do. To close, however, I want to thank Colonel William. He has always talked about his fierce pride for this regiment and knows he will continue to support us all in the work we do," Princess Kate, 41, continued, "and I would like to wish you all a very happy St. Patrick's Day."

Kate took part in the traditional distribution of shamrock sprigs, which the guards pin to their tunics. Also getting a sprig of the Irish bloom was the regimental mascot, Irish wolfhound Turlough Mor, who is known as Seamus.

The parade ended with Princess Kate receiving a royal salute as the troops marched past.

Following an inspection of the troops, Prince William and Kate sat for official Officers' and Sergeants' Mess photographs before they headed to the dining hall, where they joined the Irish Guards in raising a toast with a glass of Guinness.

[thepastisalreadywritten]

Royal blue

The Princess of Wales in an Alexander McQueen blazer and matching cigarette pants on a visit to HMP High Down, Surrey.

Winning white

The Princess of Wales put a sophisticated twist on England’s team colour as she cheered on players in their opening match at the Rugby World Cup.

Teal triumph

The Princess of Wales at her polished best in a custom teal Burberry suit and custom blouse by the designer for a reception with the Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Norway at Windsor Castle.

Lady in red

Catherine makes a statement in scarlet Alexander McQueen for a ‘Shaping Us’ pre-launch event at the BAFTA headquarters, January 2023.

Purple reign

The Princess of Wales is radiant in Roland Mouret for a reception at Windsor Castle, January 2023.

Sugar plum princess

Another outing for the Roland Mouret suit, this time during William and Catherine's royal tour of Boston, December 2022.

High flyer

A navy Alexander McQueen number is the perfect choice for the princess’s arrival in Boston, December 2022.

In the navy

The same suit was last seen on the Princess of Wales for one of her first engagements in her new position: a reception for some of the Royal Navy Ship’s Company of HMS Glasgow, November 2022.

Cream of the crop

Cheering on swimmers in Alexander McQueen at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, August 2022.

Monochrome mastery

Head-to-toe white Alexander McQueen was a chic choice for an outing to mark Windrush Day in London, June 2022.

Pink perfection

Another Alexander McQueen suit, this time in a soft shade of rose, for a meeting with early childhood experts in London, June 2022.

A royal tour triumph

An orange Ridley London blouse brought a splash of colour to her white Alexander McQueen suit for an engagement in Jamaica, March 2022.

Magenta magic

Catherine ensured she stood out from the crowd in this Emilia Wickstead ensemble for a visit to Ulster University, September 2021.

Queen of green

An emerald green Massimo Dutti ensemble blended into the park setting on a visit to Edinburgh, May 2021.

HRH High Street

The Princess of Wales donned a pink M&S suit for a visit to the London Ambulance Centre in Croydon, March 2020.

Green Dream

The Princess donned a faithful Burberry number for a visit to a textile factory in Leeds in September 2023.

Recycled Red

The Princess Of Wales on her way to an event for her 'Shaping Us' Campaign On Early Childhood in September 2023, in one of her favourite red Zara blazers.

Magenta Masterpiece

The Princess of Wales was a tailored masterpiece in Emilia Wickstead for the Shaping Us National Symposium at the Design Museum, even accessorising with Princess Diana’s sapphire and diamond drop earrings.