William & Kate Middleton St. Patrick's Day parade nod to nuptials

Kate attended the St. Patrick's Day parade as Colonel of the Irish Guards for the first time.

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William wore an Irish Guards uniform for his wedding after being appointed Colonel by the Queen.

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William did not wear the Irish Guards uniform for his latest appearance.

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The Queen dismissed William's request and insisted that he wore the Irish Guards uniform.

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