Festive St. Patrick's Day celebrations made for an exciting start to the week, with Irish parades bringing out big crowds and the British royals stepping out for a special appearance. The world also welcomed some warm Spring weather, prompting sunny park picnics to kick off the season. In England, the royals were treated to a dance performance and an athlete got kissy with a camera. Meanwhile, First Lady Michelle Obama headed to China with her daughters, and adorable polar bears made their debut in Munich, Germany. See all that and more with the week's best snaps from across the globe!
Prince William and Kate Middleton shared a sweet moment during the St. Patrick's Day parade in Aldershot, England.
Liverpool's Steven Gerrard kissed a camera after scoring the second goal against Manchester United during the Barclays Premier League game in Manchester, England.
First Lady Michelle Obama tried her hand at ping-pong during a trip to China with her mom and her two daughters.
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, visited the Rambert dance company in London.
People in Washington DC enjoyed a sunny first day of Spring after a harsh Winter.
In the Neimen District in Taiwan, people performed for the Song Jiang martial arts festival.