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In pictures: William and Colonel Kate share a Guinness with Irish Guards on St Patrick's Day

New Colonel Kate speaking to the Irish Guards on St Patrick's Day 2023 (Picture: MOD). — New Colonel Kate speaking to the Irish Guards on St Patrick's Day (Picture: MOD).

Princess of Wales meeting a young child at the Mons Barracks on St Patrick's Day 2023 (Picture: MOD). — Princess of Wales meeting a youngster at Mons Barracks on St Patrick's Day (Picture: MOD).

St Patrick’s Day parade with the Irish Guards in Mons Barracks raising their hats (Picture: MOD). — St Patrick's Day parade with the Irish Guards at Mons Barracks (Picture: MOD).

The Prince and Princess of Wales handover duties at St Patrick’s Day with the Irish Guards in Mons Barracks (Picture: MOD). — The Prince of Wales hands over colonel duties on St Patrick's Day with the Irish Guards at Mons Barracks (Picture: MOD).

Kate addressing the Irish Guards at Mons Barracks on St Patrick's Day 2023 (Picture: MOD). — New Colonel Kate addressing the Irish Guards at Mons Barracks on St Patrick's Day (Picture: MOD).

The Prince and Princess of Wales pose for a picture on St Patrick’s Day with the Irish Guards in Mons Barracks (Picture: MOD). — The Prince and Princess of Wales pose for a picture on St Patrick's Day with the Irish Guards at Mons Barracks (Picture: MOD).

The Prince and Princess of Wales pose for a picture on St Patrick’s Day with the Irish Guards in Mons Barracks (Picture: MOD). — The Prince and Princess of Wales pose for a picture on St Patrick's Day with the Irish Guards at Mons Barracks (Picture: MOD).

The Prince of Wales enjoying a pint of Guinness on St Patrick's Day 2023 (Picture: MOD). — The Prince of Wales enjoying a pint of Guinness on St Patrick's Day (Picture: MOD).

The Prince of Wales talking with members of the Irish Guards on St Patrick's Day 2023 (Picture: MOD). — The Prince of Wales talking with members of the Irish Guards on St Patrick's Day (Picture: MOD).

The Prince of Wales enjoying a chat with a shamrock on his hat on St Patrick's Day 2023 (Picture: MOD). — The Prince of Wales with a sprig of shamrock on his hat on St Patrick's Day (Picture: MOD).

New Colonel Kate speaking to the Irish Guards on St Patrick's Day 2023 (Picture: MOD).

Princess of Wales meeting a young child at the Mons Barracks on St Patrick's Day 2023 (Picture: MOD).

St Patrick’s Day parade with the Irish Guards in Mons Barracks raising their hats (Picture: MOD).

The Prince and Princess of Wales handover duties at St Patrick’s Day with the Irish Guards in Mons Barracks (Picture: MOD).

Kate addressing the Irish Guards at Mons Barracks on St Patrick's Day 2023 (Picture: MOD).

The Prince and Princess of Wales pose for a picture on St Patrick’s Day with the Irish Guards in Mons Barracks (Picture: MOD).

The Prince and Princess of Wales pose for a picture on St Patrick’s Day with the Irish Guards in Mons Barracks (Picture: MOD).

The Prince of Wales enjoying a pint of Guinness on St Patrick's Day 2023 (Picture: MOD).

The Prince of Wales talking with members of the Irish Guards on St Patrick's Day 2023 (Picture: MOD).

The Prince of Wales enjoying a chat with a shamrock on his hat on St Patrick's Day 2023 (Picture: MOD).

The Prince of Wales enjoyed a pint of Guinness – while the Princess nursed a half – after parading with the Irish Guards on St Patrick's Day.

Every year, all generations from the regiment gather for a celebration, and this year they witnessed the formal handover of responsibilities of regimental colonel from the Prince of Wales to wife Kate.

The Royal couple then chatted with members of the guards and their families during a reception.

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