It was a big year for the Irish Guards last year as it was their turn to Troop their Colour before the King at the annual birthday parade in June. While the Colonel of the regiment typically attends the final rehearsal the week before, the Princess was forced to cancel her appearance last year owing to her cancer diagnosis.

The Princess of Wales Kate Middleton will visit the Irish Guards next week ahead of the St. Patrick's Day Parade at Wellington Barracks in Central London in the UK

Princess Kate will attend the Irish Guard's St Patrick's Day Parade at Wellington Barracks in London on Monday, March 17. The Princess of Wales, 43, who serves as Colonel of the Irish Guards, will participate in the traditional ceremony next week.