Kate Middleton thanks St. David's Day procession flower girl

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Elsi-Haf’s mother said her daughter would remember the experience for the rest of her life.

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Prince William visited the Welsh Guards for the first time since becoming ceremonial Colonel.

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In his address, William recalled how the Welsh Guards' "banter" helped him survive.

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The couple participated in the tradition of presenting handmade leeks to officers and soldiers.

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Officers and soldiers then distributed the leeks among the ranks.

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Kate impressed a parade attendee by singing the Welsh national anthem in Welsh.

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