Prince Charles And Camilla Begin Two-Day Visit To NI

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are in Northern Ireland for a two-day visit.

Prince Charles and Camilla toured a visitor centre dedicated to the memory of poet Seamus Heaney.

During their trip they will also visit County Antrim and Hillsborough and move to Dublin and Kilkenny in Ireland.

The Royal couple will also officially open a memorial garden to members of the Police Service Northern Ireland who lost their lives in the service of the people of Northern Ireland.

A statement from Clarence House said: "On arrival in Dublin, The Prince and Duchess will be received by President Higgins and Sabina Higgins at the President's residence, Áras an Uachtaráin. Other highlights of Their Royal Highnesses' third official visit to Ireland will include an engagement at Kilkenny Castle, where they will see some traditional music and watch a hurling demonstration by the Gaelic Athletic Association; His Royal Highness will tour the  United Nations Training School Ireland at the Curragh Camp; Her Royal Highness will visit the Irish National Stud and The Prince and Duchess will attend ceremonies at Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin to commemorate those who lost their lives in the First World War and during the Easter Rising. Whilst in Dublin, His Royal Highness will also meet The Taoiseach, Enda Kenny and Their Royal Highnesses will conclude their visit by attending a Reception at the British Ambassador's Residence."

(CD)