As Colonel of the Irish Guard, the Princess of Wales, Katherine, would usually be present for their St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
However, this year, due to her ongoing recovery from abdominal surgery, the Princess will be unable to attend.
The British Army, forced to come up with a replacement, has reportedly received an announcement from the Ministry of Defense that Lady Gea, wife of the regimental Lieutenant Colonel, Major General Sir Christopher Gea, will replace her.
Traditionally, Princess Katherine would hand out shamrocks to officers and warrant officers, who would then distribute them among the ranks.
However, it is not unusual for a royal not to be present at the event. Since the tradition began, there have been at least 10 separate instances when a royal was unable to attend.
Major General Sir Christopher Gea has impressive royal credentials, having been in charge of military processions for King Charles’s coronation, Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, and both her and Prince Philip’s funerals.
This morning, King Charles was pictured for the first time since a row erupted over a photo of his beloved daughter-in-law and grandchildren shared on Mother’s Day. The 75-year-old monarch was seen waving to crowds from the back of his Rolls-Royce as he was driven down the Mall. Queen Camila was also pictured in the vehicle ahead of her arrival at the Cheltenham Festival this afternoon.
A source added that heavy responsibilities have suddenly been placed upon the shoulders of the 41-year-old heir to the throne. It was also noted that William gets along well with Camila nowadays. The family’s health woes have left William shouldering more of the burden of public duties while supporting his wife and caring for their children.