The Princess of Wales, Colonel of the Irish Guards, visited the Regiment for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade at Mons Barracks in Aldershot on March 17th.
On arrival at Mons Barracks, the Princess of Wales presented the traditional sprigs of shamrock to the Officers and Guardsmen who in turn issued it along the ranks, as well as presenting it to the Irish Wolfhound regimental mascot.
The St Patrick’s Day Parade concluded with a royal salute and march-past where the Princess took the salute as Colonel.
Following the parade, the Princess awarded long service and good conduct medals to soldiers within the regiment then met a group of Regimental Association Members of the Irish Guards and the ‘Mini Micks’, who are junior cadets from Northern Ireland ahead of the official Officers’ and Sergeants’ Mess photographs.
Afterwards, the Princess visited the Sergeants’ Mess where the Senior Guardsman in the battalion proposed a toast to the Princess, before she spent time meeting Guardsmen to hear about their roles and experiences within the Irish Guards.
Queen Victoria’s Oriental Circlet Tiara
Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara
King George VI Festoon Necklace
The Queen’s Japanese Pearl Choker
The Nizam of Hyderabad Necklace
The Greville Ruby and Diamond Floral Bandeau Necklace
Queen Mary’s Art Deco Emerald Choker
Queen Alexandra’s Wedding Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Suite
Greville Diamond Chandelier Earrings 
Queen’s Silver Jubilee Earrings
Princess Diana’s Sapphire Earrings
The Prince of Wales Feathers Brooch
