Irish Wolfhound Gets The Royal Treatment
The Irish Guards' regimental mascot, Conmeal the Irish wolfhound, was given his own sprig of shamrock by the Duchess of Cambridge.
The St Patrick's Day tradition dates back to 1901.
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Saturday forecast
The south is enjoying the best of today's weather, mostly dry with some bright spells.
Tree planted in memory to Olympic architect
Architect John Hopkins- The man who designed the Olympic Park- will have a large oak tree planted in his honour.
Saturday the better day of the weekend
Saturday is shaping up to be the better day of the weekend, mostly dry with a few bright or sunny spells.