Following Queen Elizabeth II’s passing, Kate Middleton took on the role of honorary Colonel of the Irish Guards in the previous year. Amid speculation about the Princess of Wales’ whereabouts sparked by a Photoshop mishap on Mother’s Day, many anticipated her presence at the St. Patrick’s Day parade.
However, Irish fans are out of luck, as sources informed People that Kate will not attend due to her ongoing recovery from surgery.
Kate Middleton’s absence from the St. Patrick’s Day parade carries significance because the Prince and Princess of Wales have typically been present at the event. Kate has participated in every parade since 2012, except for one instance in 2016. Both Prince William and Kate will be absent from the Mons Barracks parade in Aldershot, England, on Sunday, according to reports.
Despite her absence, the Irish Guards plan to pay tribute to Kate during the celebration. Sources indicate that they will keep her in their thoughts and offer best wishes, concluding the parade with cheers in her honor.
Even before becoming honorary colonel, Kate regularly attended the parade alongside Prince William, distributing shamrocks in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. In 2011, Queen Elizabeth appointed Prince William as honorary Colonel of the Irish Guards shortly before his marriage to Kate Middleton.
