Duke and Duchess of Cambridge: Official Visit to Ireland - March 3-5, 2020

[An Ard Ri]

The official visit to the Republic of Ireland will take place between Tuesday 3rd March and Thursday 5th March, at the request of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Lets hope we have a new government in place after the February 8th elections.

https://www.thejournal.ie/royal-visit-march-william-kate-5003353-Feb2020/?utm_source=twitter_short

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2020/0211/1114617-royal-visit/

https://www.townandcountrymag.com/s...nce-william-ireland-royal-visit-details-2020/

 

[Dalriada]

The official visit to the Republic of Ireland will take place between Tuesday 3rd March and Thursday 5th March, at the request of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Lets hope we have a new government in place after the February 8th elections.

https://www.thejournal.ie/royal-visit-march-william-kate-5003353-Feb2020/?utm_source=twitter_short

I wonder if the new government will be led by Mary Lou McDonald and her mission to downsize the UK!

 

[An Ard Ri]

I can't believe its taken them so long to go across the pond,really looking forward to the visit.

 

[eya]

Further details about The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's visit to Ireland have been released


https://www.royal.uk/duke-and-duchess-cambridge-will-visit-ireland

 

[TLLK]

Thank you for posting this information. I have to say that as someone who remembers the issues between the UK and the Republic of Ireland, I'm pleased that the Queen's historic State Visit in 2011 has been followed by more visits from the BRF.

 

[An Ard Ri]

I really hope the weather improves next week its been so wet and cold past few weeks.

There will be a visit to the President and 1st lady at the the Aras and a visit to the capital of the West of Ireland,Galway which is the current European Capital of Culture for 2020.

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2020/0224/1117288-royal-visit/

 

[Durham]

Thank you for posting this information. I have to say that as someone who remembers the issues between the UK and the Republic of Ireland, I'm pleased that the Queen's historic State Visit in 2011 has been followed by more visits from the BRF.

Amen to that. The people of these isles are family & these visits are part of the ongoing process to secure peace for the next generations.

I'm sure the Cambridges will recieve a warm Céad Míle Fáilte.

 

[An Ard Ri]

Attitudes are thankfully changing in the Irish Republic,the queen received a very warm welcome back in 2011.

Standing Ovation at the Dublin Docklands

As did the Duke and Duchess of Sussex back in 2018

 

[Durham]

Lovely to see! TCD library & the Book of Kells are stunning.

 

[Alison H]

I went to Cork a few years ago and was very pleased to see a picture of the Queen (from her visit there) in the main marketplace - the English Market! - there. Times have moved on: it's lovely to see members of the Royal Family being given a warm welcome.

 

[Pranter]

I would be interested to know if they are as well rec'd (Any of them) in the North. Things seem to be much different when any of them go there. Not without reason, but I'm wondering how fast things are changing there.


LaRae

 

[Durham]

I would be interested to know if they are as well rec'd (Any of them) in the North. Things seem to be much different when any of them go there. Not without reason, but I'm wondering how fast things are changing there.


LaRae

They are well received of course by all those of good faith. From the unionist majority by something bordering on adulation.

HM's meeting with Martin Maguinness was friendly & humorous - "I'm still alive" she replied when asked how she was by Mr Maguinness.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-no...ts-to-northern-ireland-over-the-last-63-years

Just for your information there are many (unionist) people in Northern Ireland who don't like the term "the north" (of Ireland) but prefer that part of the UK to be referred to by its formal name of Northern Ireland.

I went to Cork a few years ago and was very pleased to see a picture of the Queen (from her visit there) in the main marketplace - the English Market! - there. Times have moved on: it's lovely to see members of the Royal Family being given a warm welcome.

Yes absolutely it is - rebel Cork indeed! I know it well. Lovely place & people.

HM is a descendent of that most famous of Irish High Kings Brian Boru after all

 

[An Ard Ri]

On the agenda for the Tour are visit to Dublin and to the counties of Meath, Kildare and Galway.

There will be a stop off visit to the President at Aras An Uachtarain in the Phoenix Park in Dublin,not a bad start to the visit.


https://images.app.goo.gl/P8LGQfJDbujht9X29

Lets hope the weather improves and we don't have a repeat of March 2018

https://www.flickr.com/photos/strangelove1981/26011770217/

 

[Durham]

On the agenda for the Tour are visit to Dublin and to the counties of Meath, Kildare and Galway.

There will be a stop off visit to the President at Aras An Uachtarain in the Phoenix Park in Dublin,not a bad start to the visit.


https://images.app.goo.gl/P8LGQfJDbujht9X29

Lets hope the weather improves and we don't have a repeat of March 2018

https://www.flickr.com/photos/strangelove1981/26011770217/

Looking forward to it

 

[An Ard Ri]

The visit starts tomorrow the weather will be cold with sleet and snow showers ,the Duke and Duchess will also meet with the current Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at Government Buildings in Central Dublin.




https://www.rsvplive.ie/news/celebs/locations-prince-william-kate-middleton-21617014

Tuesday
Visit to the President and 1st Lady at Aras an Uachtarain

https://images.app.goo.gl/MysBMVAfDpFhhmxr8

Wreath laying at The Garden of Remembrance

https://images.app.goo.gl/ErVnJ6cPyzPnegEB9

Visit to Government Buildings
https://images.app.goo.gl/CrBvFzPm6dhsN1Vj7

Visit to The Guinness Store House

https://images.app.goo.gl/cNVPysigme4qKEwa7

 

[LadyGlendower]

Looks like Kate may get to do a rewear on one some of her fabulous coat collection---brrrrr!

 

[tommy100]

Well her regular visits to the Irish Guards mean she has plenty of green / emerald coats for the occasion!

 

[Dalriada]

Looking forward today to Prince William’s and DoC’s first official visit to the Republic. On their first day today, they will visit Aras an Uachtarain, The Garden of Remembrance, Government Buildings and the Guinness Store House. Céad míle fáilte x

 

[Alison H]

The Guinness Store House tour is always a great place for photos !

 

[An Ard Ri]

The Guinness Store House tour is always a great place for photos !

And I'm sure they will be offered a sample as part of the Irish hospitality

 

[muriel]

Do we know what time W&C land inDublin?

 

[JR76]

Do we know what time W&C land inDublin?

They just did.

 

[muriel]

They just did.

Many thanks

 

[Alison H]

Kate's wearing emerald green, and William's wearing a green tie .

 

[dbarn67]

 

[An Ard Ri]

The Duke and Duchess are at Áras an Uachtaráin with President and 1st Lady
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2020/0303/1119834-royal-visit/


Nice warm atmosphere at Áras an Uachtaráin ,one of the dogs made an appearance on the porch.

 

[iceflower]

Here are some more photos of today:



** rex gallery **


** gettyimages: IRL: The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Visit Ireland - Day One **


** dm article: 'May we never forget the lessons of history': Prince William and Kate Middleton lay wreath at Dublin's memorial garden..**


** dm article: Glittering in green! Kate Middleton dazzles in a £1,595 emerald gown by trendy designer The Vampire's Wife as she joins..**

 

[Lumutqueen]

But I think what we’re all wanting to know are where are those beautiful doggies?!

 

[An Ard Ri]

Sign of the Times the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are greeted by The Taoiseach (Prime Minister) and his partner at Government Buildings.

The Duke and Duchess will arrive shortly to attend a reception at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin City Centre.

https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/photo...ses Gravity Bar in Dublin&sort=newest#license

https://www.townandcountrymag.com/s...arkly-green-dress-guinness-storehouse-photos/


https://www.independent.ie/irish-ne...ng-with-president-and-taoiseach-39009982.html

The Duke and Duchess are expected to visit the village of Prosperous in Kildare and the Newgrange Site in County Meath on Wednesday,March 4th.

 

[tausi]

So many activities today.

Here is some other articles on this visit

People magazine
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-51706774


BBC
https://people.com/royals/kate-midd...land-for-royal-tour-in-perfect-green-outfits/

USA today
https://www.usatoday.com/story/ente...hess-kate-tour-ireland-first-time/4905742002/


The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2...te-lay-wreath-republican-memorial-irish-visit