Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited the parade organized in London on the occasion of St. Patrick's Day, reports The Telegraph. By tradition, they handed a clover to the Irish Guards battalion.

Kate Middleton as a sign of respect to the Irish national holiday, wore a dark green coat Catherine Walker and emerald earrings. William and Kate celebrated St. Patrick's Day on the eve of their visit to Paris.

The roots of St. Patrick's Day’s celebration go back to the 20th century. In 1901 the wife of Edward 7, Queen Alexandra, was the first royal family member to handed a bouquet of clovers to soldiers.