Photo: ReutersPrincess Catherine, Princess of Wales, presents a shamrock to Irish wolfhound Turlough Mor, also known as Seamus, the 17th Regimental Mascot of the Irish Guards, during the St Patrick’s Day Parade at Mons Barracks, in Aldershot, as the western hemisphere celebrated the Christian and cultural holiday yesterday. Photo: ReutersNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani greets people during the city’s 265th St Patrick’s Day Parade. Photo: ReutersA man holds a child dressed in colours of the Ireland flag during the St Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin. Photo: ReutersA St Patrick impersonator takes part in the Dublin parade.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 18, 2026 15:32 UTC