Gallery: George V's visit to Ireland in 1911

Updated: 21:00, Monday, 16 May 2011

King George V, Queen Elizabeth's grandfather, was the last British monarch to visit Dublin in 1911. View some images from his stay.

  • King George V and Queen Mary arrived in Kingstown (now Dún Laoghaire) on 1 July 1911
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    King George V and Queen Mary arrived in Kingstown (now Dún Laoghaire) on 1 July 1911

  • They were accompanied by the Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) and Mary, the Princess Royal
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    They were accompanied by the Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) and Mary, the Princess Royal

  • The royal party passed through Leeson Bridge on their way into Dublin
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    The royal party passed through Leeson Bridge on their way into Dublin

  • Just as in the 2011 royal visit, a trip to Trinity College in Dublin was on the itinerary
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    Just as in the 2011 royal visit, a trip to Trinity College in Dublin was on the itinerary

  • The King inspected cadets at Trinity College
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    The King inspected cadets at Trinity College

  • A stop at St Patrick's Cathedral also featured in their stay in Dublin
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    A stop at St Patrick's Cathedral also featured in their stay in Dublin

  • King George and Queen Mary visited Leopardstown Racecourse in Dublin
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    King George and Queen Mary visited Leopardstown Racecourse in Dublin

  • Queen Mary met nuns at Maynooth College in Kildare
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    Queen Mary met nuns at Maynooth College in Kildare

  • The King and Queen walked through the grounds of Maynooth College
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    The King and Queen walked through the grounds of Maynooth College

  • King George was the last British monarch to visit Dublin
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    King George was the last British monarch to visit Dublin