The Princess Royal visits Dublin

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The Princess Royal has visited Dublin where she had a meeting with President Michael D. Higgins and attended the official opening day of the Dublin Horse Show.

The Princess Royal smiles at Dublin Horse Show

The Princess Royal was formally welcomed in Dublin by President Michael D. Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin, the official residence of The President. 

The Princess Royal smiles alongside President Higgins and his wife Sabina Higgins

As President Higgins approaches the end of his second and final term, the meeting served as a moment to acknowledge his long-standing contribution to Irish public life and the strength and value of the relationship between the two countries.   

The Princess Royal attends the Dublin Horse Show

Her Royal Highness then attended the official opening day of the 150th Dublin Horse Show at the Royal Dublin Society. 

The Princess Royal meets members of Riding for the Disabled Association Ireland

During the visit, Her Royal Highness toured a special exhibition on the history of the Dublin Horse Show and met representatives from Festina Lenté, a Bray-based charity offering equine-assisted learning and therapy services, and the Riding for the Disabled Association Ireland. 

Finally, she presented rosettes to the winners in Class 20 of the Small Hunters competition.  

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