Commonwealth Day falls on the second Monday of March, and the queen attends a Westminster Abbey service, often accompanied by William, Kate, Charles, and Camilla. Her majesty delivers an address, which is screened throughout the Commonwealth countries.
St. Patrick's Day just isn't complete without a parade, a bunch of shamrocks . . . and a giant dog in a coat (at least if you're the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge). William is colonel of the Irish Guards, so he and Kate always spend March 17 with the battalion, handing out shamrocks. Even their Irish wolfhound mascot gets a bunch.
The queen and Prince Philip head to Windsor late every March for one month's Easter Court. A lucky few will be invited to a "Dine and Sleep" where guests are invited to a private dinner and overnight stay at the castle. Sarah Ferguson met Prince Andrew at one of these events. However, her majesty won't be indulging in any of her favorite sweet treats during this time, as she always gives up chocolate for Lent.
