Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge William And Kate have touched down at Dublin Airport.
William and Kate are embarking on their first official trip to Ireland.
The trip has been described as an opportunity to build a lasting friendship with the Irish people.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have arrived at Dublin Airport to begin a three-day visit to Ireland. #Welcome #RoyalVisitIreland pic.twitter.com/JbLbfKy2CS
— Dublin Airport (@DublinAirport) March 3, 2020
They opened their 3-day visit with a meeting with President Michael D Higgins this afternoon.
The royal couple signed the visitor book in Áras an Uachtaráin, before ringing the Peace Bell.
All four shared a laugh over when to stop posing for pictures! pic.twitter.com/IemJ3jxNH4
— Shane Beatty (@ShaneBeattyNews) March 3, 2020
This evening's engagements end with a visit to the Guinness Storehouse to pull a pint.
Rolling road closures will be in effect until 9pm tonight.
Kensington Palace has tweeted in Irish for this special occasion.
Hello Ireland! 🇮🇪🇬🇧 Dia Daoibh, daoine na hÉireann!#RoyalVisitIreland pic.twitter.com/yUdKvFL6eN
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) March 3, 2020
The next two days will be more relaxed, with a visit to a farm in Meath, a youth project in Kildare, and a walkabout in Galway.
