Her Royal Highness visited their barracks to meet officers and soldiers of the 1st Battalion of the regiment.
This tradition was maintained for many years by Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother (1900-2002).
The Princess of Wales is Royal Colonel of the Irish Guards.
This tradition was maintained for many years by Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother (1900-2002).
The Princess of Wales is Royal Colonel of the Irish Guards.
The royal tradition dates back to 1901, when Queen Alexandra asked for shamrocks to be presented to the newly-formed regiment.
The centre is surrounded by a circle which bears the legend QUIS SEPARABIT - who shall separate - and the date MDCCLXXXIII (1783), the establishment of the MOST ILLUSTRIOUS ORDER OF ST PATRICK (KP).
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How nice to see Kate following the illustrious example of the late Queen Mother. Although neither were born royal, upon their marriages into the Royal Family they took up lives of service and duty (and privilege, certainly) with dedication and grace. Fine examples for us all.
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