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Prince Charles and Camilla visited the Irish Cultural Centre in London in the run-up to St Patrick's Day

Charles and Camilla to begin three-day visit to Ireland

Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla begin a three-day visit to Ireland today, as part of a series of royal tours for Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee year.

News • 23 Mar 22

There have been no arrests or interviews under caution

UK police investigating Prince Charles charity

British police have launched an investigation into Prince Charles's charitable foundation over claims of a cash-for-honours scandal involving a Saudi businessman.

World • 16 Feb 22

Dancers perform during the Presidential Inauguration Ceremony at Heroes Square

Slavery acknowledged as Barbados becomes a republic

Britain's Prince Charles has acknowledged the "appalling atrocity of slavery", describing it as something "which forever stains our history", during the ceremony marking Barbados' historic transition to a republic.

World • 30 Nov 21

Five years after Mullaghmore visit uncertainty remains

Five years on from Prince Charles' visit to Mullaghmore, the location of the assassination of Lord Mountbatten, RTÉ Northern Editor Tommie Gorman look at how bridges were built over a period of days, but face the continual complications because of Brexit.

Ireland • 19 May 20

Prince Charles is self-isolating at his home in Scotland

Britain's Prince Charles tests positive for Covid-19

Britain's Prince Charles, the eldest son and heir to Queen Elizabeth II, has tested positive for the coronavirus, his office has said.

Coronavirus • 25 Mar 20

Greta Thunberg took part in a 'Fridays for Future' protests in Davos today

Climate demands 'completely ignored' - Thunberg

Teenage activist Greta Thunberg said today that activists' calls on the corporate and political elite at Davos to seriously fight climate change had been "completely ignored".

Business • 24 Jan 20

Prince Charles has long been known for his environmental campaigning

Prince of Wales warns the time to act is now on climate

The Prince of Wales met teenage activist Greta Thunberg in Davos today, after telling world leaders "we simply cannot waste any more time" in the battle to save the planet.

Business • 22 Jan 20

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wish to step down as senior members of the royal family

'Period of transition' for Prince Harry and Markle

Buckingham Palace has said that there will be a "period of transition" for Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle to step down as senior members of the royal family.

UK • 13 Jan 20

Prince Charles (R) was taken on a tour of the National Botanic Gardens by Head Gardener Seamus O'Brien

Prince Charles sees Botanic Gardens conservation work

Britain's Prince Charles visited the National Botanic Gardens at Kilmacurragh in Co Wicklow this morning for the start of the second day of his visit to the Republic.

Ireland • 21 May 19

Prince Charles and his wife Camilla arrive in Co Wicklow

Britain's Prince Charles on two-day visit to Ireland

Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla are in Ireland for a two-day visit at the request of the British government to celebrate the links between Britain and Ireland and their people.

Ireland • 20 May 19

The festivities are designed to celebrate ties between the countries now and in the future

Royals mark the start of St Patrick's Day festivities

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall are attending special dinner in the Irish Embassy in London to mark the start of St Patrick's Day festivities in the UK.

Ireland • 06 Mar 19

President Higgins, Prince Charles, his wife Camilla and Sabina Higgins met at the Victoria Gallery and Museum

Relations more important after Brexit, says Higgins

President Michael D Higgins has said that Ireland and the UK will be working closer together after Brexit.

UK • 12 Feb 19

Charles and Camilla and Kevin 'Boxer' Moran (all centre), meet schoolchildren taking part in a project about plastic pollution on Derrynane beach, Co Kerry

In pictures: Charles and Camilla in Cork, Kerry

Images of the visit of Britain's Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall to counties Cork and Kerry.

Gallery • 15 Jun 18

The couple's engagements include a visit to the ancestral home of Daniel O'Connell, Derrynane House

Britain's Prince Charles and Camilla visit Co Kerry

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall spent today in Co Kerry, the fourth and final day of their four-day visit to Ireland.

Munster • 15 Jun 18

Britain's Prince Charles met Sinn Féin's Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O'Neill (Pics: Julien Behal)

Britain's Prince Charles meets political leaders

Britain's Prince Charles has held private, separate meetings this evening with the Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin and Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald.

Prince Charles • 14 Jun 18

Sinn Féin mayor refuses to meet Prince Charles in Derry

A Sinn Féin mayor has refused to meet Britain's Prince Charles on his visit to Derry because of his links to the Parachute Regiment.

News • 20 Oct 17

Prince Charles spoke at a reception at the British ambassador's residence in Co Dublin

Prince speaks of 'strength' of UK-Irish relationship

Britain's Prince Charles has said that he and his wife the Duchess of Cornwall have "been greatly struck by the strength and vitality of the relationship" between Ireland and the UK.

Ireland • 12 May 17

Prince Charles was shown the art of hurling by Henry Shefflin and Brian Cody

Prince Charles tries his hand at hurling in Kilkenny

Britain's Prince Charles has been given an exhibition in hurling as part of his visit to Ireland.

News • 11 May 17

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall walk with President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina

President Higgins welcomes British royals to Áras

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall dined at Áras an Uachtaráin tonight as guests of President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina, at the end of the first day of a three-day official visit to the Republic of Ireland.

Ireland • 10 May 17

Prince Charles shares a joke with members of Portaferry GAA club at an event yesterday

Prince Charles makes official visit to Donegal

Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla have concluded a whistle-stop trip to Co Donegal a year after his visit to Mullaghmore in Co Sligo where his great uncle Lord Mountbatten was murdered by the IRA in 1979.

News • 25 May 16

Sinn Féin's four-member team was announced today

Sinn Féin announces Executive nominations

Sinn Féin's Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness caused surprise when he named the four-member team he will nominate for positions in the power-sharing executive at Stormont.

News • 24 May 16

On arrival in Belfast Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall visited St Patrick's Church on Donegall Street

Prince Charles visiting Northern Ireland

Following their visit to counties Galway and Sligo, the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have been visiting Northern Ireland today.

News • 21 May 15

Prince Charles arrives at the Model Arts Centre in Sligo

Day two: Royal visit to Ireland

Images of Britain's Prince Charles' and his wife Camilla's second day in Ireland

Galleries • 20 May 15

While in Mullaghmore Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall paid a visit to the village harbour

Prince Charles' visit to Republic comes to a close

The official visit to the Republic of Britain's Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall has ended with the couple spending the evening at Sligo Races.

News • 20 May 15

Prince Charles and his wife arrived at Shannon Airport this morning on a chartered flight

Prince Charles hosts private dinner in Galway

President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina have attended a private dinner, hosted by Prince Charles and his wife Camilla.

News • 19 May 15