Kate Middleton Wears Custom Alexander McQueen for St. Patrick's Day

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published 17 March 19

Today is St. Patrick's Day and the royals are celebrating. While American commoners might celebrate the holiday with some day drinking or by childishly pinching anyone not wearing green, Prince William and Kate Middleton (opens in new tab), are ringing in the day with an important royal engagement.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (opens in new tab) kicked off Sunday with a visit to the 1st Battalion Irish Guards at Cavalry Barracks in Hounslow, England. Visiting the barracks is a tradition for the royal couple, so the engagement doesn't come as a shock.

Also firmly in the "not a shock" category: Kate's amazing, head-to-toe green look. This year, the duchess opted for a bespoke, emerald green coat from Alexander McQueen, according to Kate fashion-focused Twitter account @KateMCambridge (opens in new tab). Here's a look at full outfit:

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Kate accessorized (opens in new tab) her Emerald City-worthy look with a matching hat, Gianvito Rossi (opens in new tab) black Piper suede pumps, and a chic pair of black gloves.

Here's a look at the back of the coat:

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And, just because, here's one of Will admiring (opens in new tab) the back of, um, the coat:

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