Irish Guards to Honor Kate Middleton at St. Patrick’s Day Festivities: Insider Reveals

The annual St. Patrick's Day celebration will include a special tribute to Princess Kate Middleton by the soldiers of the Irish Guards.

According to a source, the Irish Guards will be thinking of Kate and will give her three cheers at the end of the parade in Mons Barracks.

The Princess of Wales, who is 42 years old, has attended the event in previous years. However, she and her husband, Prince William, will not be present this year as she is recuperating from abdominal surgery.

In December 2022, King Charles III appointed Kate as the honorary Colonel of the Irish Guards. She took over the role from her husband, Prince William, who had been in the position since February 2011. (William then became the honorary Colonel of the Welsh Guards when Kate received her new title.)

During the March 2023 celebration, Kate expressed gratitude for being appointed the honorary Colonel of the Irish Guards. She stated that she is there to listen, support, and champion the guards in their duties. Kate emphasized that she takes this responsibility seriously and looks forward to spending time with the guards and their families to witness their dedication to duty and service.

The news of Kate's absence from the upcoming event comes following a previous announcement by Kensington Palace. The Palace had informed the public that Kate underwent a planned abdominal surgery and would not be attending any royal engagements until after Easter.

Irish Guards Will Pay Tribute to Kate Middleton at St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

Princess Kate visits the 1st Battalion Irish Guards on March 17, 2023 in Aldershot, England. Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Fans have been worried about Kate's well-being and location. She was seen sitting next to her mom, Carole Middleton, in a car earlier this month and was also spotted leaving Windsor Castle with William.

However, the situation became more intense when she received criticism for a photo that was altered and shared for Mother's Day in the U.K. Several global news agencies removed the picture from their platforms after realizing it had been "manipulated" by the source.

The next day, Kate responded to the allegations. In a post shared via the official Prince and Princess of Wales account, she mentioned that like many amateur photographers, she sometimes experiments with editing. She also apologized for any confusion caused by the family photograph shared the day before. Kate wished everyone celebrating a very happy Mother's Day.

Despite increased speculation about Kate's health, a separate source revealed in an exclusive story in We magazine that Kate's surgery is still surrounded by secrecy.

Some of Kate's senior staff have not been able to see or talk to her, and they were surprised by the news of her surgery as they were not informed beforehand. According to an insider, Kate has begun sharing details about her operation and recovery with a select few in her inner circle. Only a small number of people are aware of the situation, and they are keeping it confidential.

Editor's P/S:

The article celebrates Princess Kate Middleton's close connection to the Irish Guards, who will pay tribute to her at their annual St. Patrick's Day celebration. Despite her absence from the event due to recent abdominal surgery, the Guards will express their gratitude for her role as their honorary Colonel. The article highlights Kate's dedication to supporting the guards and her commitment to their well-being, as evidenced by her previous visits and heartfelt speech.

However, the article also touches upon the ongoing speculation surrounding Kate's health and the secrecy surrounding her surgery. The lack of information and communication from her senior staff has raised concerns, and the revelation that only a select few are privy to the details adds to the mystery. It remains unclear what led to Kate's surgery and the extent of her recovery, leaving fans and the public eager for more transparency and updates on her condition. from the public will undoubtedly provide solace and strength as she navigates the road to recovery.