The Princess of Wales wore a pair of rarely seen emerald earrings from her collection – as she stunned in a deep jade ensemble for the Irish Guards’ annual St Patrick’s Day parade.
Kate, 44, accessorised her festive monochrome look with glittering earrings; which she had also previously deployed for her memorable all-green look at the Earthshot Prize in Boston, in 2022.
The Emerald and Diamond Halo Earrings from luxury jeweller Asprey London include 72 dazzling diamonds (totalling 0.79ct) and four emeralds (totalling 1.27ct).
While no longer available on the site, they appear to have been worth around £8,500.
The future queen, who is colonel of the regiment, also opted for an Alexander McQueen coat today – adorned with a matching Gina Foster Millinery hat and £130 Merino Wool gloves from Cornelia James – as she greeted officers and guardsmen at Mons Barracks in Aldershot this morning.
She finished the outfit with a black scarf, gloves, a belt and high-heeled boots from Ralph Lauren.
Adding a sweet touch, Kate also wore a delicate gold shamrock brooch by Cartier, loaned by the Irish Guards.
The Princess of Wales wore a pair of rarely-seen emerald earrings from her collection – as she stunned in a deep jade ensemble for the Irish Guards’ annual St Patrick’s Day parade
Kate, 44, accessorised her festive monochrome look with glittering earrings; which she had also previously deployed for her memorable all-green look at the Earthshot Prize in Boston, in 2022
The annual event came to an end with a royal salute from the Princess as the guardsmen completed a march-past.
Last year, Princess Catherine marked her first solo St Patrick’s Day parade as colonel of the Irish Guards.
In previous years, she would attend the event with her husband Prince William, who formerly held the position.
Princess Kate was awarded the title in 2023 but was forced to miss the parade the following year as she underwent treatment for cancer.
Adding a sweet touch, Kate also wore a delicate gold shamrock brooch by Cartier, loaned by the Irish Guards
In 2024, the guardsman gave three cheers for the absent princess.
The Irish Guards was founded in 1900 by Queen Victoria, and the custom of handing out shamrocks began in 1901, introduced by her daughter-in-law, Queen Alexandra.
The shamrock, with its three heart-shaped leaves, is particularly associated with Ireland and said to symbolise the Holy Trinity – representing both faith and country.
Each year on St Patrick’s Day shamrocks are distributed to the Irish Guards who serve in the British Armed Forces.
During times of war shamrocks are sent to troops on active duty, often placed inside their Kevlar helmets for good luck.
For those stationed at home, the highest honour is to receive the shamrock directly from a senior royal.
This duty became a hallmark of the Queen Mother until her death.
Princess Anne continued the tradition for some time, but since 2012 it has been carried out by Kate, as William served as the Royal Regiment Colonel.
In a nod to Ireland’s national day, Kate typically wears outfits in varying shades of green, breaking from tradition only once in 2015 when she opted for a chestnut brown ensemble.