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It was the first since 2012. The Princess of Wales did not attend the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade on March 17. The Irish Guards, however, gave him a moving “thigh hur”.
He hadn’t missed a St. Patrick’s Day parade since 2012. Kate Middleton, recovering from major abdominal surgery last January, was unable to attend the March 17 celebration. Absence, which, however, was announced a few days ago, Kensington Palace even reminds that the media retreat of the Princess of Wales should continue after the Easter holidays.
Physically absent from the traditional parade of the 1st Battalion of the Irish Guards in Aldershot, England, Prince William’s wife was, however, very much present in the spirit of the infantry regiment. As proof, his members paid him a touching tribute, offering him their best wishes and cheering him three times at the end of this annual event. The video shows the guards removing their famous headdresses bear skin before firing three “hip hurs” at the attention of their lieutenant colonel.
“Slàinte Mhath” to all celebrants
It was in 2022 that the Princess of Wales was appointed lieutenant colonel of the corps created by Queen Victoria in 1900. The mother of George, Charlotte and Louis had also planned a little wink to make up for her absence; a video of the parade rehearsals was posted on the Instagram page she shares with her husband. “Happy St. Patrick’s Day,” the couple’s 15 million followers could read under the post. Here’s a look at the Irish Guards rehearsing for their annual parade. “Slàinte Mhath” to everyone celebrating today.
“It’s a real honor to be your colonel”
In 2022, during the previous St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, the Princess of Wales said she “couldn’t be more proud to be standing here,” she recalled. Daily Mail: . “It is truly an honor to be your colonel. I am here to listen, support and advocate for you in all that you do. “It’s a responsibility I don’t take lightly,” he assured. Prince William, who was also absent from this 2024 edition of the parade, confided that being colonel of the Irish Guards was “one of the greatest honors of his life”. A responsibility he then entrusted to his wife in September 2022.
A year later, the atmosphere has changed a lot. Wells is at the center of divorce rumors today, among other theories fueled by the March 10 release of a crudely retouched family portrait.
Source: Le Figaro
