Why Kate Middleton's St. Patrick's Day attire was surprising?

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The coat also had a mandarin collar, waist belt, and sprigs of shamrock pinned to it.

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Despite the drizzly weather, the 41-year-old looked on top form and was elegant.

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Kate attended her first parade as Colonel of the regiment, replacing her husband, the Prince of Wales.

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