Prince William and Kate Middleton send St. Patrick’s Day wishes to followers on Twitter.

The royal couple is looking forward to celebrating with the Irish Guards at the St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Kate Middleton will take the salute for the first time as Colonel of the Irish Guards on Friday.

The event will be held at Mons Barracks to mark St. Patrick's Day.

Prince William, the outgoing Colonel, will be watching her from the wings.

The news was reported by Hello Magazine.

The Irish Guards are a regiment of the British Army.

St. Patrick’s Day is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated annually on March 17th.

The day honors the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick.