The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall touched down in Ireland on Monday, where they will be carrying out official activities today and tomorrow.
Prince Charles and Camilla were met at the Glencree Centre in Wicklow by president Michael D. Higgins and his wife, Sabina.
Glencree facilitates peace and reconciliation between groups involved in and affected by violent conflict in Ireland.
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall are met at the @GlencreeCentre, Wicklow, by @PresidentIRL & his wife, Mrs Sabina Higgins.
Glencree facilitates peace & reconciliation between groups involved in & affected by violent conflict in Ireland. #RoyalVisitIreland pic.twitter.com/oqtdfYtyh1
— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) May 20, 2019
Some photos of TRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall during their visit to the Glencree Peace & Reconciliation Centre #RoyalVisitIreland @GlencreeCentre pic.twitter.com/GxOmO9NE1Y
— British Embassy (@BritEmbDublin) May 20, 2019
His Royal Highness and @PresidentofIrl unveiled a plaque engraved with the poem ‘The Old Barracks at Glencree’, written in 2002 by @GlencreeCentre founder Una Higgins O’Malley, daughter of former Vice-President of the Irish Free State Kevin O’Higgins. #RoyalVisitIreland pic.twitter.com/nPzR32gTrh
— British Embassy (@BritEmbDublin) May 20, 2019
During their visit, they unveiled a plaque engraved with the poem ‘The Old Barracks at Glencree’, written in 2002 by Glencree Centre founder Una Higgins O’Malley, daughter of former Vice-President of the Irish Free State Kevin O’Higgins.
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall later attended a civic reception at Powersourt House and Gardens, where Prince Charles planted a tree.
The couple were welcomed by the Minister for Health Simon Harris.
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall attend a reception at @thepowerscourt.
???? HRH plants a tree in the gardens. #RoyalVisitIreland pic.twitter.com/UvETA6768A
— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) May 20, 2019
Minister @SimonHarrisTD welcomes TRHs to a Civic Reception, where Sarah Slazenger & the Cathaoirleach present gifts and introduce them to guests at a reception #RoyalVisitIreland pic.twitter.com/TFfnW2e3QT
— British Embassy (@BritEmbDublin) May 20, 2019