Toddler steals the show as Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend St Patrick's Day parade
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended a St Patrick's Day Parade with the 1st Battalion Irish Guards at Mons Barracks, Aldershot, on Thursday.
While the royals are usually the highlight of the event, this year, one toddler firmly stole the show.
Prince William and Kate Middleton didn't seem to mind one bit though, as they watched Lieutenant Colonel Rob Money put his bearskin hat over his daughter Gaia Money's head. (Watch above.)
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Kate and William laughed as 20-month-old Gaia Money wore her father's bearskin hat after the St Patrick's Day parade with The Irish Guards Chris Jackson, Pool via AP
The toddler well and truly stole the royals' spotlight with her cute antics. Chris Jackson, Pool via AP
The couple broke into fits of laughter as the 20-month-old patiently stood still, while her father balanced the fluffy black hat over the toddler's head.
The mother-of-three kneeled down beside the pig-tailed toddler to accept a posy and chat.
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The royal couple also met with other young attendees including a baby in a red jumper, who Prince William cooed over.
The Duchess, 40, who was dressed in a belted green coat dress by Laura Green London, featuring an exaggerated collar and military detailing.
The mother-of-three knelled down beside the pigtail-haired toddler to accept a posy. Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Little Gaia had the Duke smiling as she tried to get her dad's attention John Phillips/Getty Images
The royal couple also met with another young attendees, including a baby in a red jumper whom Prince William cooed over John Phillips/Getty Images
This was paired with a matching green pillbox-esque hat and forest green suede pumps, with a shamrock pinned to her chest.
Prince William, who is Colonel of the Irish Guards, was dressed in full uniform for the event, which the couple returned to in-person for the first time since 2019.
They had been forced to skip it the past two years, due to the pandemic but sent a video message last year.
Prince William, who is Colonel of the Irish Guards, was dressed in full uniform for the event, which the couple returned to in-person for the first time in two years John Phillips/Getty Images
The Duchess of Cambridge was seen handing out springs of Shamrock to members of the regiment — a custom which began in 1901 with Queen Alexandra John Phillips/Getty Images
The Duchess of Cambridge was seen handing out springs of Shamrock to members of the regiment — a custom which began in 1901 with Queen Alexandra.
The Queen Mother and Princess Anne have also taken on the task in previous years, with Kate taking over more recently.
The regimental mascot, an Irish wolf hound known as Seamus, also received a sprig and a pat from the Duchess.
The duchess, 40, was dressed in a belted green coat dress by Laura Green London, featuring an exaggerated collar and military detailing Chris Jackson, Pool via AP
After the parade, the couple met with members of the regiment before sitting for the official officers' and sergeants' mess photo, which includes Irish Guards in every rank in the British Army.
The Duke and Duchess then visited the junior ranks dining hall, where the senior guardsman in the battalion proposed a toast to the royals.
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