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08/04/2014
Irish President Starts Historic UK Visit
Irish President Michael D Higgins has been welcomed to the UK by the Royal Family as part of his state visit.
Earlier on Tuesday, President Higgins and his wife Sabina met the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh at Windsor Castle having travelled to the residence in a ceremonial carriage procession though the streets of Windsor. The route was decorated with both UK and Ireland national flags.
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall who also greeted the visitors earlier at the Irish Embassy in London.
The state trip follows the Queen's visit to the Republic of Ireland in 2011.
(CVS/JP)
Earlier on Tuesday, President Higgins and his wife Sabina met the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh at Windsor Castle having travelled to the residence in a ceremonial carriage procession though the streets of Windsor. The route was decorated with both UK and Ireland national flags.
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall who also greeted the visitors earlier at the Irish Embassy in London.
The state trip follows the Queen's visit to the Republic of Ireland in 2011.
(CVS/JP)
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