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Pyramids and sphinx turned green for St Patrick's Day

Egypt's pyramids and sphinx have been illuminated in green light to mark St Patrick's Day tomorrow.

The pyramids and Sphinx in Giza, Egypt lit up green for St. Patrick's Day
The pyramids and Sphinx in Giza, Egypt lit up green for St. Patrick's Day Credit: Tourism Ireland

They are one of almost 70 famous landmarks around the world that are being lit up to celebrate Ireland's National Day, according to Tourism Ireland.

Other green landmarks include Sydney Opera House, the London Eye, Niagara Falls, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and Anfield Stadium in Liverpool.

The pyramids and sphinx are among several landmarks illuminated in green for the celebration.
The pyramids and sphinx are among several landmarks illuminated in green for the celebration. Credit: Tourism Ireland

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Buildings turned green for St Patrick's Day

Government buildings, cathedrals and colleges have all been turned green as St Patrick's festival celebrations commence in Ireland.

Trinity College is turned green as St Patrick's festival celebrations commence. Credit: Niall Carson/PA Wire
Government Buildings are turned green as St Patrick's festival celebrations commence. Credit: Niall Carson/PA Wire
St Patrick's Cathedral is turned green as St Patrick's festival celebrations commence. Credit: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Dublin celebrates St Patrick's Day

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A little girl gets into the spirit of St Patrick's Day as she watches the annual parade through Dublin city centre Credit: PA
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More than half a million people packed Dublin city centre as the annual St Patrick's Day parade got under way Credit: PA
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A man celebrates during the St Patrick's Day parade through Dublin Credit: PA
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Crowds gather to watch the annual St Patrick's Day parade through Dublin Credit: PA

Kate continues Royal tradition

The Duchess of Cambridge poses for an official photograph as she visits Aldershot Barracks on St Patrick's Day.
The Duchess of Cambridge poses for an official photograph as she visits Aldershot Barracks on St Patrick's Day. Credit: Chris Jackson/PA Wire

The Duchess of Cambridge looked relaxed and happy as she smiled for the official photo with the 1st Battalion Irish Guards.

She beamed brightly as she was presented with a posy by five-year-old Isabella Stevenson, the daughter of the Regimental Sergeant Major.

The Duchess of Cambridge talks is presented with a posy by Isabella Stevenson.
The Duchess of Cambridge is presented with a posy by Isabella Stevenson. Credit: Paul Vicente/Sunday Times/PA Wire

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Irish Guards toast Kate

The Duchess of Cambridge holds a glass of Harvey's Bristol Creme.
The Duchess of Cambridge holds a glass of Harvey's Bristol Creme. Credit: Chris Jackson/PA Wire

As guest of honor for the St Patrick's Day parade, the Duchess of Cambridge enjoyed a relaxed visit to the Irish Guards in Aldershot.

Before heading off for a private luncheon with Officers Kate visited the the Junior Ranks Mess Hall where Guardsmen and Lance Corporals cheered and toasted her with cans of lager and small glasses of Irish sherry.

The Duchess presented shamrocks to the Irish Guards during her visit.
The Duchess presented shamrocks to the Irish Guards during her visit. Credit: Chris Jackson/PA Wire

Duchess attends St Patrick's Day parade

HRH The Duchess of Cambridge has arrived at Aldershot barracks to attend the St Patrick's Day Parade.

She was given a sprig of shamrocks to wear on her festive green coat before presenting officers with their sprigs.

This is her first solo military duty and follows a century-old tradition started by Queen Alexandra, the wife of the then King, Edward VII back in 1901.

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