The Princess of Wales will take the salute for the very first time as Colonel of the Irish Guards during a visit to Mons Barracks on St Patrick’s Day.
The Prince of Wales, who is the outgoing Colonel, will accompany his wife who has taken over the position.
Their Royal Highnesses are visiting the Irish Guards in Aldershot to view their annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Earlier this month, Catherine visited the 1st Battalion Irish Guards on Salisbury Plain – one of her first engagements as Colonel.
This will be the first time Catherine will attend the parade as Colonel of the Regiment.
The Princess will present the traditional sprigs of shamrock to the Officers and Guardsmen who will in turn issue it along the ranks, as well as presenting it to the Irish Wolf Hound regimental mascot.
The parade will conclude with a Royal Salute and march-past where Her Royal Highnesses will take the salute as the new Colonel.
Following the parade, Their Royal Highnesses will meet the Irish Guards Association which comprises of past members of the Irish Guards.
The Princess will be invited to inspect the front rank whilst The Prince will inspect the second rank.
