Princess Kate makes solo appearance following secret Mother’s Day message – best photos

The Princess of Wales made a solo appearance at the Irish Guards St Patrick’s Day Parade at Mons Barracks on Tuesday, days after she shared a secret Mother’s Day post

Kensington Palace has issued no official explanation for his absence, BUT the event has evolved into a primarily solo regimental duty for Catherine in her capacity as Colonel of the regiment since 2022. While the couple once attended together as a joint royal engagement, the Prince of Wales’s schedule evidently took precedence elsewhere this year, consistent with recent precedents where his commitments—such as overseas travel or other official duties—have allowed the Princess to represent the monarchy independently without any indication of discord or controversy. This arrangement underscores Catherine’s established leadership role within the Irish Guards, enabling her to present the traditional shamrocks, address the troops, and share in the celebrations on her own terms, thereby maintaining the tradition’s continuity while respecting the separate demands of their respective royal calendars.

he Princess of Wales stepped out for a solo engagement on Tuesday as the royal headed to the Irish Guards St Patrick’s Day Parade at Mons Barracks, Hampshire.

Kate attends the annual service in her capacity as Colonel of the Irish Guards, although she missed the event back in 2024 due to her health issues at the time.

She was seen in a green outfit at the event, styling an oversized coat, beret and a black belt.

At last year’s event, the royal mother-of-three spoke about her travel plans with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, revealing that she hoped to return to Australia and New Zealand with the trio in tow.

Scroll down to see the best photos from the event…

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Royal arrival

Kate arrived solo for her Hampshire engagement, where the royal looked glam in her all-green ensemble.

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Traditional shamrock

Following her arrival, Kate was seen getting a traditional sprig of shamrock.

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Pinning on the dog

It wasn’t just the royal and the soldiers who got the traditional sprig of shamrock, as Kate was seen pinning the plant on the regiment’s Irish wolfhound, Seamus.

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Kate’s outfit in full

Kate always looks so glam and she rocked the best green look when she stepped out for the annual parade. She finished her outfit off with a black belt and matching boots.

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Presenting shamrock

With the shamrock being a key symbol of Irish identity, it’s hugely symbolic for the plant to be offered on St Patrick’s Day. As part of the annual parade, Kate was seen handing sprigs out for the officers.

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A laugh at the parade

Kate was visibly amused when she watched the annual parade, laughing alongside one of the officers.

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Flower girl

Kate was on the receiving end of a gift, as she was presented with a bouquet of flowers by a young girl. The royal was seen beaming as she was handed the gift.

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Seamus leads the parade

We just love Seamus! And the adorable pooch was seen leading the parade as soldiers saluted the royal.

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Group photo

Following the service, the royal joined with officers for an annual group photo.