<![CDATA[Today was a historic one in terms of the
relationship between the United Kingdom and Ireland – it marked the
first ever official
state visit to Britain by Irish President Michael D Higgins.
The visit began with Her
Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh
greeting President Higgins and his wife, Mrs Sabina Higgins, at
Windsor and Eton Riverside Railway station. From there The Queen,
the President, and the rest of the party traveled to Windsor
Castle.
Whilst at Windsor, The Queen toured the Royal
Collection with the President, pointing out items with significance
to Ireland.
Meanwhile, Prince Philip guided Mrs Higgins through the collection.
The President seemed extremely taken with original works by Oscar
Wilde and Jonathan Swift, while Mrs Higgins enjoyed viewing bog oak
carvings of a traditional Irish harp and an owl which were acquired
by Queen Victoria.
The Queen & President Higgins viewing Irish items from the Royal
Collection in the Green Room. #IrishStateVisit pic.twitter.com/bhpImv7UVD
— Embassy of Ireland (@IrelandEmbGB) April 8, 2014
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Featured photo credit: BBC News/Live Stream
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