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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Ellie Muir

St Patrick’s Day: What does the shamrock on Prince William’s hat mean?

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The Prince and Princess of Wales celebrated St Patrick’s Day with the Irish Guards on Friday (17 March) with a Parade at Mons army Barracks in Aldershot, England.

To mark the day, the pair wore shamrocks – a young sprig, which is used as a symbol of Ireland.

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