The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge marked St Patrick's Day on Wednesday (17 March) by recording a special message for a video involving leaders from across the world, including US President Joe Biden.

In the short clip to the Irish people, Will and Kate got into the spirit of the religious and cultural celebration by wearing very fitting outfits in coordinating shades of green.

Standing side by side, Prince William begins the royal couple's message by saying a St Patrick's Day blessing in Irish, "Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh".

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The duchess then added, "We're delighted to wish you all a very happy St Patrick's Day."

This prompted William to look down at Kate and jokingly say, "How come you got that easy bit!?"

Referencing their royal tour of Ireland in 2020, Will continued: "We were so thrilled to be able to visit Ireland just over a year ago, a few short weeks before all of our lives were turned upside down by the pandemic."

The duchess then added: "The warm welcome that we received everywhere was a testament to the friendship between our two countries, and the strength of the relationship between the UK and Ireland."

kate middleton green jacket
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Acknowledging that St Patrick's Day celebrations are going to be very different this year while the coronavirus pandemic continues, Will then said: "We know that for Irish people all around the world today won't be the same as normal. But we hope you can celebrate safely in any case."

The royal couple then ended their message by saying "Happy St Patrick's Day!" in unison with smiles on their faces.

While William chose a forest green jumper from Ralph Lauren as his St Patrick's Day outfit, the duchess went for another high street hero, this time from Zara, the brand has confirmed to Good Housekeeping UK.

Her stunning tweed jacket in bright green is the £59.99 Textured Double Breasted Blazer, however it has sadly now sold out on the Zara website.

Of course, given how quickly Kate's high street buys seem to fly off the shelves, we're hardly surprised. After all, the on-trend tweed jacket with gold buttons looks like the perfect smart spring cover-up, which would pair perfectly with simple jeans.

Zara Textured Double-Breasted Blazer

Textured Double-Breasted Blazer
Credit: Zara

But, with so many tweed bouclé jackets around for spring, here are a few more of our favourites to shop now if you fancy emulating Kate's latest look...

Linton Tweed Jacket, £259
The White Company Linton Tweed Jacket, £259
Credit: The White Company
Atkins British Tweed Blazer - Green Herringbone, £80 (was £160)
Boden Atkins British Tweed Blazer - Green Herringbone, £80 (was £160)
Credit: Boden
Ted Baker Lozzo Tweed Blazer, Blue/Multi
John Lewis Ted Baker Lozzo Tweed Blazer, Blue/Multi
Credit: John Lewis
L.K Bennett Albers Tweed Jacket, Lilac
John Lewis L.K Bennett Albers Tweed Jacket, Lilac
Credit: John Lewis

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