Kate Middleton makes delightful announcement

Princess Kate has given fans a reason to celebrate as she made an exciting announcement ahead of  St Patrick's Day.

The Princess of Wales has confirmed her St Patrick's Day plans, with the royal due to visit the Irish Guards. The royal serves as the colonel of the regiment.

Royal expert Rebecca English has shared the details on X (formerly) Twitter about the future Queen's delightful decision, revealing: "A solo engagement for the Princess of Wales.
"As Colonel of the Irish Guards she will attend its annual St Patrick's Day, presenting traditional sprigs of shamrock to the soldiers - and, of course, Irish  Wolf Hound regimental mascot."

She will mark the annual celebration at the Wellington Barracks in London. During her visit, the Princess of Wales will present long service and good conduct medals to members of the regiment.

Prince William's wife, during her solo engagement, will also meet members of the guard, alongside the 'Mini Micks,' who are junior cadets from Northern Ireland, before taking part in the official photographs of the officers and sergeants.

Her visit will conclude with a visit to the Junior Ranks dining hall, where she will be toasted by senior guardsmen in the battalion. After this, she will speak with soldiers about their experience serving before meeting their families in the Sergeants' Mess.

Kate's new plans were announced shortly after it was confirmed that family friend, the Duke of Westminster, was expecting his first child with wife Olivia.

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