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I found it interesting that HM did this presentation as there is no evidence I have seen in the press that Mary, Princess Royal distributed the shamrocks in person until 1930.
In 2000, the centenary year for the regiment, HM was again photographed with very tall guardsmen. From other photos from this occasion it is obvious that HM was wearing the brooch.
HM wore the brooch for the ceremonies for the formal celebration of the centenary in June 2000.
The final interaction between the Queen and the Irish Guards -- her funeral, when Irish guards were her pall bearers.
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