More details for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s upcoming royal tour to Ireland have been released via Kensington Palace.
Details are as follows: at the request of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office of Ireland Prince William and Kate will visit the country between Tuesday 3 and Thursday 5 March.
The statement says:
“Following Her Majesty the Queen’s historic visit in 2011, the visit will also focus on the relationship between the two countries and build on the theme of remembrance and reconciliation.”
The couple will spend time in Dublin, County Meath, County Kildare and Galway during their trip, with a programme that “will take in Ireland’s rich culture, its impactful community and spectacular scenery, learn about local organisations working to support and empower young people and projects which provide opportunities to help them develop important life skills and hear more about Ireland’s conservation initiatives and efforts to protect the country’s environment. The royals will experience a taste of modern and traditional Irish culture for themselves” during the tour. Galway will host the European Capital of Culture this year, which showcases Irish culture, art and sport.
This tour will mark William and Kate’s first official visit to Ireland and they will meet Ireland’s President Michael D. Higgins, the Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar and senior political leaders, as well as children and young people, and those working in the creative arts, business and charity sectors.
The Cambridges will be seen next at the Moel Coward Theatre on Tuesday in aid of The Royal Foundation after returning from a February half-term break in Norfolk with their children.
