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Kate MiddletonandPrince Williamwitnessed an adorable moment at this year’sSt. Patrick’s Day celebration.
The royal couple — who rang in the holiday with the Irish Guards at an annual parade and celebration in Aldershot, outside of London, on Thursday — was photographed with a young spectator who made a memorable moment with her unusual accessory.
Kate, 40, and William, 39, appeared delighted when Lieutenant Colonel Rob Money jokingly placed a bearskin hat on the head of his 20-month-old daughter, Gaia.
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As Money held the hat above his toddler’s head, the Duchess of Cambridge was photographed smiling down at her while the little girl looked up at her dad. In another image, Kate bent down to be closer to Gaia while William and Money had their own lighthearted exchange.
“Absolutely loved this today at the St Patrick’s Day parade with The Irish Guards in Aldershot. Lovely moment for The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as Lieutenant Colonel Rob Money puts a bearskin hat on his 20-month-old daughter Gaia Money 🇮🇪 ☘️,” Jackson captioned his post.
Thursday’s parade marks the first time William and Kate partook in the annual celebration since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Kate’s adorable moment with Gaia and her father comes after the Duchess of Cambridge said she’sbeen feeling “broody"after spending time with children as part of her royal duties.
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Kate, who is mom toPrince George, 8,Princess Charlotte, 6, andPrince Louis, 3, emphasizes early childhood development as a key cause in her work.
During the first day of hersolo royal tour in Denmarkon last month, Kate admitted that being around babies has made her want to grow her own family.
“It makes me very broody,” she said at the time. “William always worries about me meeting under one-year-olds. I come home saying, ‘Let’s have another one.’ "
source: people.com
