The Princess of Wales made a solo appearance with the regiment in their annual London parade—and joined them for a Guinness—for the first time since she became their Colonel-in-Chief in 2022.

From striking portraits to hairstyle changes, Kate Middleton’s latest appearance was one for the books. Since there was so much going on, I nearly missed this sweet moment between Princess Catherine and the Irish Guards.

Beards aside, Princess Kate chatted with many members of the Irish Guards and their families at Monday's event, like Noah Hogan, whose father is the regiment's Company Sergeant Major. When hearing Noah played soccer, she said via Hello!, "Our kiddies play football. Do Mummy and Daddy come and watch? Do you like the idea of being in the Army too?"

Kate Middleton gave a candid reply to someone asking about her husband Prince William's beard, which he's been sporting since the summer.