Whoa! Kate Middleton shocks with yet another rule-breaking move!

You won't believe what Kate Middleton did on St. Patrick's Day!

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For 115 years, it was customary to give shamrocks to the Irish Guards.

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But in 2016, Kensington Palace broke with tradition and canceled the presentation.

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Not only that, she was promoted to Colonel in the Irish Guards!

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