Princess Charlotte’s sporting rivalry has been revealed as a fellow mother claimed to spot Princess Kate in the crowd watching her daughter play.
The Princess of Wales attended the St Patrick’s Day Parade in London today where she met a fellow mother named Carice Irwin-Clark.
Irwin-Clark told the Princess that she often sees her at sports matches because her daughter plays against Princess Charlotte.
The duo later joked about the warmer months being more comfortable for spectators on the sidelines.
Princess Charlotte’s sporting rivalry revealed as fellow mum spots Kate in crowd
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Irwin-Clark was accompanied by her son, Rory, who is the same age as Prince Louis (six).
Princess Kate attended the Irish Guards St Patrick’s Day Parade in her role as Colonel of the regiment.
The Princess of Wales, who wore a dark green Alexander McQueen coat, visited the Irish Guards at Wellington Barracks for the traditional celebration.
Her Royal Highness, who previously wore the coat during a trip to Boston, took on several ceremonial duties throughout the event, continuing the long-standing tradition.
Kate dazzled in a green coat during the parade
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The parade marks one of the most significant dates in the Irish Guards’ calendar, with the Princess playing a central role in the proceedings.
Kate’s appearance at the St Patrick’s Day celebration demonstrates her ongoing commitment to her military patronage.
Upon arrival at the Barracks, the Princess awarded long service and good conduct medals to soldiers within the regiment.
She then joined the parade where she presented the traditional sprigs of shamrock to the Officers and Guardsmen.
Princess Kate wore a lovely Alexander McQueen coat
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The shamrock was subsequently issued along the ranks, maintaining a cherished regimental tradition.
The Princess also presented shamrock to the Irish Wolf Hound, the regiment’s mascot.
This ceremonial distribution of shamrock is one of the most iconic aspects of the St Patrick’s Day celebration for the Irish Guards.
The presentation honours the regiment’s Irish heritage and maintains a tradition dating back generations.