Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Visit Irish Guards

The Duke of Cambridge, Colonel of the Irish Guards, and the Duchess of Cambridge, will visit the 1st Battalion Irish Guards at their west London base, to mark St. Patrick's Day.

350 soldiers will march onto the Parade Square at Cavalry Barracks, Hounslow, led by their mascot, the Irish Wolfhound Domhnall.

Her Royal Highness will step forward to present the shamrock officers, who will in turn issue it along the ranks.

The parade will conclude with a march-past where Prince William will take the salute.

The Duke and Duchess will then meet members of the Regiment before sitting for official Officers' and Sergeants’ Mess photographs, and afterwards they will meet soldiers and their families.

Finally, the Duke and Duchess will visit the Guardsman's lunch where the longest-serving Guardsman in the Battalion will propose a toast to Their Royal Highnesses, and thank The Duchess for presenting the gift of shamrock.