Princess Kate stuns in green at St Patrick's Day parade after missing 2024 event due to her cancer

The princess was all smiles in London on Monday
Rebecca Carter

Princess Kate Middleton stepped out today to take part in the Irish Guards’ St Patrick’s Day celebrations.

The Princess of Wales, 43, missed last year’s parade due to her cancer battle. But on Monday (March 17), Kate, 43, looked radiant as she arrived at Wellington Barracks in London for the celebrations.

This year marks Kate’s second St Patrick’s Day as Colonel of the Irish Guards. It’s a role she took on in 2023.

Princess Kate attending St Patrick's Day parade
The Princess of Wales wowed in green at the St Patrick’s Day parade today (Credit: Cover Images)

Princess Kate Middleton celebrates St Patrick’s Day with parade

The princess looked stunning in a green coat dress and a matching green hat fascinator.

Kate had her brunette hair styled in an updo, which caught the attention of fans.

Lovely coat, beautifully dressed and the dark green is gorgeous on her.

In the solo engagement, the Princess of Wales awarded long service and good conduct medals to soldiers in recognition of their commitment to the Army.

She also presented the traditional sprigs of shamrock to officers and guardsmen.

Royal fans loved seeing Kate out for the celebration, especially after she missed last year’s event. Many were distracted by the Princess of Wales’ look today and her hairstyle.

Princess Kate attending St Patrick's Day parade
Royal fans loved Princess Kate’s hairstyle for the St Patrick’s Day parade (Credit: SplashNews.com)

Princess of Wales wows with hair updo

Alongside pictures of Kate today, one fan gushed on X: “The Princess of Wales’ hair today is gorgeous!”

Another wrote: “The Princess of Wales’ hair as she attends St. Patrick’s Day Parade in her role as the Colonel of Irish Guards – absolutely love this updo. Nobody does it like her.”

Meanwhile, someone else added: “Hair goals!”

Another said of Kate’s outfit today: “Lovely coat, beautifully dressed and the dark green is gorgeous on her. Immaculately dressed and graceful as always.”

One person gushed: “She looks so beautiful and elegant as always, it’s wonderful to see her out and about again.”

Princess Kate and Prince William smiling at rugby match
Princess Kate and Prince William attended the Six Nations match on Saturday between England and Wales (Credit: Kieran McManus/Shutterstock)

Prince William and Kate Middleton attend Six Nations rugby match

It comes after Kate’s outing at the Six Nations rugby match between England and Wales on Saturday. She attended the game with husband Prince William. While Kate supported England, William was backing Wales.

William, 42, is Patron of the Welsh Rugby Union and Kate is Patron of the Rugby Football Union.

But a sweet moment between William and Kate caught fans’ attention, with many saying they look more loved-up than ever.

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Throughout the game, William and Kate were seen gazing lovingly at each other and smiling. One fan shared a few pictures of William and Kate looking loved-up and wrote: “Those looks! Sweet moments between the Prince and Princess of Wales at the rugby.”

Another person gushed: “That is a look of love, so natural.”

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