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27/02/2019
Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge In Two-Day Visit To Belfast
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Catherine, have arrived in Belfast to kick off their two-day visit to Northern Ireland.
The royal couple landed at George Best City Airport this afternoon, Wednesday 27 February.
Their first stop was Windsor Park, the home of the national football team, where they learned about initiatives aimed at getting more woman into football management roles and providing education and employment training for young people.
They will carry out a series of public engagements at a range of locations on Wednesday and Thursday, marking the third time they have visited the region together on official tours.
(JG/MH)
The royal couple landed at George Best City Airport this afternoon, Wednesday 27 February.
Their first stop was Windsor Park, the home of the national football team, where they learned about initiatives aimed at getting more woman into football management roles and providing education and employment training for young people.
They will carry out a series of public engagements at a range of locations on Wednesday and Thursday, marking the third time they have visited the region together on official tours.
(JG/MH)
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