Why Kate Middleton stared "cold, harsh" at St. Patrick's Day?

Kate Middleton attended her first St. Patrick's Day Parade at Mons Barracks on March 17, 2023.

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Kate joined the Irish Guards in Aldershot for the first time as Colonel of the regiment.

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William officially passed on his title of Colonel of the Irish Guards to Kate.

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Kate adopts a serious look as she stands fully to attention while fixing William with a cold, hard stare.

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Judi added that her "body language is immaculate here and military, rather than royal."

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William responded to her stare with a puckered-looking smile to suggest pride.

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The Prince and Princess of Wales arrived at the Barracks.

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