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| William and Kate end first day of Irish visit with a Guinness | William and Kate end first day of Irish visit with a Guinness |
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| The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have ended the first day of their first official visit to the Republic of Ireland with a pint of the black stuff. | The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have ended the first day of their first official visit to the Republic of Ireland with a pint of the black stuff. |
| The royal couple arrived at Dublin Airport for the three-day trip on Tuesday afternoon. | The royal couple arrived at Dublin Airport for the three-day trip on Tuesday afternoon. |
| They began the visit by meeting Irish President Michael D Higgins at his residence, Áras an Uachtaráin. | They began the visit by meeting Irish President Michael D Higgins at his residence, Áras an Uachtaráin. |
| The day ended with Prince William speaking some words of Irish at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin. | The day ended with Prince William speaking some words of Irish at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin. |
| The Duke of Cambridge opened a speech at a reception, attended by guests from the worlds of sport, film, television and the armed forces, by saying: "Ladies and gentlemen, a dhaoine uaisle [noble people]." | The Duke of Cambridge opened a speech at a reception, attended by guests from the worlds of sport, film, television and the armed forces, by saying: "Ladies and gentlemen, a dhaoine uaisle [noble people]." |
| "We are very much looking forward to our next two days in Ireland, where I have no doubt we will continue to be impressed by the creativity, warmth and hospitality the Irish people have to offer," he added. | "We are very much looking forward to our next two days in Ireland, where I have no doubt we will continue to be impressed by the creativity, warmth and hospitality the Irish people have to offer," he added. |
| After his speech, the duke raised his pint of Guinness and took a sip as he uttered the Irish toast "Sláinte". | |
| During their earlier meeting with President Higgins, the duke and duchess discussed the implications of Brexit. | During their earlier meeting with President Higgins, the duke and duchess discussed the implications of Brexit. |
| They also chatted about building on the foundations of the Good Friday Agreement, which ushered in peace in Northern Ireland, a spokesman for the president said. | They also chatted about building on the foundations of the Good Friday Agreement, which ushered in peace in Northern Ireland, a spokesman for the president said. |
| The duke and duchess attended a string of formal events during the day, including meeting Taoiseach (prime minister) Leo Varadkar at the country's government buildings. | The duke and duchess attended a string of formal events during the day, including meeting Taoiseach (prime minister) Leo Varadkar at the country's government buildings. |
| They travelled to the Garden of Remembrance in Dublin - dedicated to people who fought for Irish independence - where they laid a wreath. | They travelled to the Garden of Remembrance in Dublin - dedicated to people who fought for Irish independence - where they laid a wreath. |
| Their handwritten message on the wreath read: "May we never forget the lessons of history as we continue to build a brighter future together." | Their handwritten message on the wreath read: "May we never forget the lessons of history as we continue to build a brighter future together." |
| Royals pay tribute to Irish dead | Royals pay tribute to Irish dead |
| At the scene - Amy Stewart, BBC News NI | At the scene - Amy Stewart, BBC News NI |
| It may be a chilly day in Dublin but the sun came out for the duke and duchess. | It may be a chilly day in Dublin but the sun came out for the duke and duchess. |
| Their visit to the Garden of Remembrance, where Irish people remember those who fought for independence, was not open to the public but a modest crowd gathered outside nonetheless. | Their visit to the Garden of Remembrance, where Irish people remember those who fought for independence, was not open to the public but a modest crowd gathered outside nonetheless. |
| They were treated to a piper playing an Irish lament before a cheer erupted. | They were treated to a piper playing an Irish lament before a cheer erupted. |
| They had arrived - and to a warm welcome. | They had arrived - and to a warm welcome. |
| Almost a decade after the Queen bowed her head and laid a wreath at the Garden of Remembrance, the next generation of royals repeated the gesture. | Almost a decade after the Queen bowed her head and laid a wreath at the Garden of Remembrance, the next generation of royals repeated the gesture. |
| It may not have had the same significance as 2011's turning point in Anglo-Irish relations but it was another step in continuing the friendship. | It may not have had the same significance as 2011's turning point in Anglo-Irish relations but it was another step in continuing the friendship. |
| Read more from Amy: What do William and Kate hope to achieve in Ireland? | Read more from Amy: What do William and Kate hope to achieve in Ireland? |
| Among those watching at the Garden of Remembrance was Melissa Garza, from Texas. | Among those watching at the Garden of Remembrance was Melissa Garza, from Texas. |
| "I saw this was on the list so I came along to see them," he said. | "I saw this was on the list so I came along to see them," he said. |
| "It was great and so important to lay a wreath like the Queen did." | "It was great and so important to lay a wreath like the Queen did." |
| Hilary, from County Monaghan, said she was "disappointed" in the number of people who tried to catch a glimpse. | Hilary, from County Monaghan, said she was "disappointed" in the number of people who tried to catch a glimpse. |
| "It was a poor enough crowd - maybe people didn't know or they were busy. | "It was a poor enough crowd - maybe people didn't know or they were busy. |
| "Maybe Dubliners are indifferent." | "Maybe Dubliners are indifferent." |
| Helena, from Dublin, watched as her partner made up part of the guard of honour for the ceremony. | Helena, from Dublin, watched as her partner made up part of the guard of honour for the ceremony. |
| She said she would have come anyway as it was "lovely to see Kate and William". | She said she would have come anyway as it was "lovely to see Kate and William". |
| The royal visit aims to highlight the "many strong links between the UK and Ireland", Kensington Palace said. | The royal visit aims to highlight the "many strong links between the UK and Ireland", Kensington Palace said. |
| During their stay, the couple are visiting Dublin, Galway and counties Meath and Kildare. | During their stay, the couple are visiting Dublin, Galway and counties Meath and Kildare. |
| They have visited Belfast on a number of occasions and last month Catherine returned to Northern Ireland, where she met children at an open farm in County Down. | They have visited Belfast on a number of occasions and last month Catherine returned to Northern Ireland, where she met children at an open farm in County Down. |