Kensington Palace celebrates St. Patrick’s Day in Kate Middleton’s absence

According to reports, the Princess of Wales will resume royal duties on April 17. (document)

Amid the endless discussion surrounding Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales’ absence from public appearances, Kensington Palace celebrated St. Patrick’s Day on March 17.

In a video posted by the official X (formerly Twitter) account of the Prince and Princess of Wales, Irish Guards can be seen talking about the historical significance of the special ceremony that takes place every year. For CSgt. John Hogan said St. Patrick’s Day “is important to the Irish Guards because it is an Irish regiment, made up of Irish families.”

According to another guard, the day commemorates “families coming together and bringing the whole regiment together” while celebrating their connection to Ireland. Capt. Freddie Bradshaw said the St. Patrick’s Day parade is his “favorite part” of the celebrations. “This is an opportunity for us to get out in front of our families” and enjoy it with them, he said. The captain added that on this day Irish personnel gathered together. The annual ceremony features time spent with loved ones, especially since the Irish Guards are often deployed overseas.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!This is @irish_guards Rehearsing for their annual parade. Sláinte salutes all those celebrating today! ??????? pic.twitter.com/g45OPxB2Mc

— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) March 17, 2024

In closing remarks, one guard said that St. Patrick’s Day makes him very proud because his family will be there to witness him and others march in the parade and represent the battalion. He heaped praise on the regiment, adding that the institution made them feel that, no matter where they were in the world, the Guard would always be part of Irish heritage.

The St. Patrick’s Day celebrations come on the heels of Kate Middleton’s sudden disappearance from public appearances. It was the first time in seven years that she was absent from the lavish celebrations. She was last seen performing royal duties on Christmas Day 2023. The Princess of Wales is reportedly recovering from “planned abdominal surgery” in January.

On Mother’s Day, March 17, Kensington Palace posted a photo of Kate Middleton with her three children, Prince George, Louis and Princess Charlotte, on X (formerly Twitter) A heavily photoshopped photo has sparked a “kill notice” and concerns over Kate Middleton’s whereabouts. on the image. Kate later apologized for “any confusion” the photo caused the next day.

According to the latest developments, British newspaper “The Sun” Kate Middleton was reportedly spotted at her favorite farm on March 16 looking “happy, relaxed and healthy”.

According to reports, the princess will resume royal duties on April 17.