Royal Family LIVE: I attended the St Patrick's Day Parade with Princess Kate – here's what happened


All the latest royal news from Tuesday, 17 March, including Kate's attendance at a St Patrick's Day parade and Princess Anne out at Kensington Palace


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Nicky MorrisActing TV and Film Editor
Katie DalyLifestyle Writer
Beatriz ColonNew York Writer - New York
Eleanor DyeOnline Royal Correspondent
Updated: March 17, 2026
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TODAY'S ROYAL NEWS

  • Princess Kate is at the Irish Guards St Patrick's Day Parade at Mons Barracks
  • Arrival of the President and First Lady of Nigeria in the UK
  • Princess Anne is attending a dinner and lecture for the Royal Society for the Encouragement of the Arts and launching the Chancellor's Fund for the Health Sciences University. She will also open the new Clore Learning Centre at Kensington Palace
  • Prince Edward will attend the Peggy Hawkins Gala and open the African Forest Habitat at Bristol Zoo Project
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Princess Beatrice receives homemade gift

Princess Beatrice was the recipient of a sweet home-made card other Mother's Day weekend. Her stepson, Christopher Woolf Mapelli Mozzi, was pictured making a handmade card for his "stepmom" in a photo shared by his mother, Dara Huang.

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Christopher Woolf Mapelli Mozzi making a Mother's Day gift for Princess Beatrice
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Princess Anne branded 'classy' for her viral reaction

Princess Anne went viral over this year's rugby six nations tournament, when she repeatedly dodged a bear hug from Scotland's captain Sione Tuipulotu. However, she finally awarded him with a warm hug following the country's Six Nations match against Ireland, as seen in recently released footage. 

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King Charles opens doors to 'focal point' home

Upon Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Buckingham Palace, he was treated to a reception by King Charles and was received in one of the iconic 775 rooms the building has on offer.

For the full rundown of the Ukrainian president's royal visit, click here

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Britain's King Charles III shakes hands with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky during a private audience at Buckingham Palace in London
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Handing over…

That's all from me! 

I'm now handing over to Beatriz, who will continue bringing you the latest this Tuesday evening.

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