Duchess of Cambridge At The St. Patrick's Day Parade + Catherine Admits She Would Like A Boy

An emerald-clad Duchess of Cambridge joined Prince William at Mons Barracks, Aldershot for the annual St. Patrick's Day parade.

The Duchess watched Prince William and two hundred soldiers march to the parade square at the barracks, wearing full ceremonial uniform of scarlet tunics and bearskins. William was made colonel of the regiment in May 2011, his first honorary position in the army and today marks his first visit to Mons Barracks. He decided to wear his ceremonial No 1 uniform instead of the tunic he wore to the royal wedding. For the first time William wore an insignia aide-de-camp to the Queen on his shoulder, which was bestowed on him today.

Catherine looked delighted to receive a posy of flowers by five-year-old Maisie Purcell, daughter of Company Sergeant Major Andy Purcell. As she bent down to greet Maisie Kate said "Very nice to meet you, thank you for the flowers, they're very pretty and spring-like. Have you seen the dog?".

While talking to Guardsmen Lee Wheeler Kate revealed she would like a baby boy:'I was talking to her about that baby of course. I asked her do you know if it's a girl or a boy and she said not yet. She said "I'd like to have a boy and William would like a girl. That's always the way it is". I asked if she had any names yet and she said no.'

Unfortunately, The Duchess suffered a slight stumble when her heel got caught in a drain. Fortunately, William kept a tight hold on her, so she didn't fall.

Catherine looked beautiful in the green Emilia Wickstead coat dress she wore to last years parade. The Autumn/Winter 2010 piece features a fitted top and a full skirt completed with a belted waist. It is a classic and sophisticated piece exuding timeless elegance. The Duchess wore a black turtle-neck underneath. 

I just loved the looks that she wore for the occasion for the past two years - I think that both of them look effortlessly chic and elegant, just like almost all of the outfits she wears.

The Duchess wore her black Sylvia Fletcher for Lock & Co 'Fairy Tale' hat and wore her hair in an elegant updo, which added a new dimension to the look.

Cathereine accessorized with some very lovely emerald earrings. I think that they went very well with both the occasion and the rest of the outfit.

Finishing off the look Catherine chose Cornelia James Bow Gloves, Episode 'Angel" pumps, and black tights.