The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are on an official visit to the Republic of Ireland between March 3rd and March 5th, at the request of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. The visit, which includes visits to Dublin, County Meath, County Kildare and Galway, highlights the many strong links between the United Kingdom and Ireland. Be sure to return later as this article will be updated with all the days of the visit.

Learn about the Queen’s monumental State Visit to Ireland in 2011, the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwalls visit to Ireland in 2016, and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s visit to Ireland in 2018.

Hello Ireland! 🇮🇪🇬🇧 Dia Daoibh, daoine na hÉireann!#RoyalVisitIreland pic.twitter.com/yUdKvFL6eN

— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) March 3, 2020

...and from Bród the Bernese Mountain Dog! #RoyalVisitIreland pic.twitter.com/R89IrFAkTK

— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) March 3, 2020

The Duke and Duchess also had afternoon tea at Áras an Uachtaráin with @PresidentIRL, @AmbRobinBarnett and Ireland’s Ambassador to the UK @AdrianGONeill 🇬🇧🇮🇪 #RoyalVisitIreland pic.twitter.com/AOMLWCQjQV

— British Embassy (@BritEmbDublin) March 3, 2020

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TRHs rang the Peace Bell 🔔

The bell hangs from a central piece of oak, supported by two oak trunks - one from Co. Antrim and one from Co. Dublin - symbolising peace and reconciliation 🇬🇧🇮🇪#RoyalVisitIreland pic.twitter.com/pFQ1rmtHMe

— British Embassy (@BritEmbDublin) March 3, 2020

On the afternoon of March 3rd, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived at Dublin Airport, where they were met by representatives from the Irish government and the British Ambassador to Ireland, before being received by President Michael D. Higgins and Sabina Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin in Phoenix Park.

A moment of reflection at the Garden of Remembrance in Dublin, which is dedicated to those who gave their lives for Irish independence #RoyalVisitIreland pic.twitter.com/eacFviUawI

— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) March 3, 2020

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At Government Buildings, The Duke and Duchess signed the guestbook before sitting down with the Taoiseach to discuss key themes of their visit such as climate change, youth mental health and maintaining a strong 🇬🇧🇮🇪 friendship #RoyalVisitIreland pic.twitter.com/w69KmmFFwo

— British Embassy (@BritEmbDublin) March 3, 2020

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At Government Buildings in Dublin, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge held an official meeting with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar #RoyalVisitIreland pic.twitter.com/Et3etO1FaU

— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) March 3, 2020

Following, the Duke and Duchess attended a ceremony and laid a wreath at the Garden of Remembrance in Dublin city centre, before meeting the caretaker Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Leo Varadkar and Matthew Barrett at the Government Buildings.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge met representatives from Irish sport, film and television, business, charity and education sectors and of course, sampled pints of Guinness @homeofguinness #RoyalVisitIreland pic.twitter.com/mfFomld9Qa

— British Embassy (@BritEmbDublin) March 3, 2020

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🍻 "It is not often that I find myself following The Queen @RoyalFamily to a pub!" — The Duke of Cambridge #RoyalVisitIreland pic.twitter.com/Lg1jfWhzAi

— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) March 3, 2020

In the evening, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended a reception at the Guinness Storehouse’s Gravity Bar hosted by the British Ambassador to Ireland, where they met a broad range of people from the creative arts, sport, business and charity sectors. The Duke gave a speech.

In conversation with community campaigners, teachers, parents and coaches on the impact of @JigsawYMH — which provides vital support to young people across a range of one-to-one, community, school and online services #RoyalVisitIreland pic.twitter.com/Ml4LgwjB74

— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) March 4, 2020

Next to Co. Kildare, The Duke and Duchess visited @Extern1978’s Savannah House, which helps vulnerable young people aged 10-17 develop vital independent living and social skills. TRHs also visited Extern’s Roscor Youth Village in Northern Ireland last year #RoyalVisitIreland pic.twitter.com/UOGgdxHhvC

— British Embassy (@BritEmbDublin) March 4, 2020

At Savannah House The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge joined young people supported by @Extern1978 for a spot of cooking 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 the charity provides a safe space to support vulnerable young people and families who are going through challenging times #RoyalVisitIreland pic.twitter.com/Y3pTErBY6U

— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) March 4, 2020

The following day, the Duke and Duchess visited Jigsaw, a mental health charity which provides vital support to young people across a range of one-to-one, community, school and online services, followed by a visit to Savannah House, which provides a safe space to support vulnerable young people and families who are going through challenging times.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge heard more about @Teagasc Research Farm’s pioneering research to promote sustainable farming across Ireland, where they spoke to a group of farmers who have implemented the research into their own practices #RoyalVisitIreland pic.twitter.com/8eyATi1gtx

— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) March 4, 2020

"I am confident that friendship, understanding and a shared vision for a peaceful and prosperous future will ensure that the unique and precious bond between our people is not broken." — The Duke of Cambridge #RoyalVisitIreland 🇬🇧🇮🇪 pic.twitter.com/TC5uWiIvfx

— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) March 4, 2020

Last night, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge saw 'Copy No 1' of James Joyce’s Ulysses at the new Museum of Irish Literature @MoLI_Museum, where many @NLIreland treasures are on display 📖📚 #WorldBookDay #WorldBookDay2020 #RoyalVisitIreland pic.twitter.com/yMC5EgRC2H

— British Embassy (@BritEmbDublin) March 5, 2020

The Duke and Duchess then visited the Teagasc Research Farm and learned about their pioneering research to promote sustainable farming across Ireland, and also the Howth Cliff, where they joined representatives from the Marine Institute to talk about their innovating work across Ireland. In the evening, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended a reception hosted by Tanaiste Simon Coveney in central Dublin.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge joined a special event at @Tribeton to mark @Galway2020, as it hosts the European Capital of Culture on behalf of Ireland #RoyalVisitIreland pic.twitter.com/xtlRwyf3k7

— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) March 5, 2020

Thank you to everyone at the Tig Coili for the warm Galwegian welcome for The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge! #RoyalVisitIreland pic.twitter.com/QXJGqty63o

— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) March 5, 2020

Having a go at Hurling @skgaa in Galway…how did we do? #RoyalVisitIreland pic.twitter.com/go3HZOYhjz

— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) March 5, 2020

On the final day, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge joined a special event at Tribeton to mark Galway 2020, as it hosts the European Capital of Culture on behalf of Ireland, starting at the traditional Irish Tig Coili pub followed by a special event at Tribeton featuring several Galway 2020 acts.

Go raibh míle maith agaibh, a chairde go léir in Éirinn 🇮🇪🇬🇧 Thank you to all the wonderful people we met in Ireland! #RoyalVisitIreland pic.twitter.com/msrkisjSf1

— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) March 7, 2020