The Princess of Wales has arrived in Northern Ireland for a surprise visit.
The Princess joins her husband for a day of visiting “innovative organisations that showcase growth and investment in rural areas and demonstrate entrepreneurial and creative opportunities for young people,” according to Kensington Palace.
The couple’s visit was unannounced in advance—likely for security reasons.
The visit kicked off in Cookstown, County Tyrone, at the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service Learning and Development College.
The Prince and Princess met with Chief Fire & Rescue Officer, Aidan Jennings and learned how the college equips trainees with the skills, resilience and expertise needed to help keep everyone in Northern Ireland safe.
The royal pair then engaged with two training scenarios: a warehouse space where there was a variety of simulated incidents and drills ongoing, and the flood-water rescue training space to see a simulation of a casualty being rescued from a fast-flowing river.
Both royals got hands-on with the training drill. (Would we expect anything less?)
William having a go:
The Prince and Princess met some of the young, trainee firefighters, as well as those who have already graduated.
This marks the couple’s latest visit to Northern Ireland, following their 2022 engagement in Belfast and Carrickfergus.
Kate stepped out in a Khaki green Alexander McQueen coat, looking polished for the occasion—and as ever, on theme, wearing the colour most associated with Ireland.
I’ll be back later with a full post, where I provide full detail about Kate’s ensemble. For now, I’ll leave you with this photograph of the Princess in a fire engine:
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