Thursday, April 27, 2006

From the North Circular to the Court Circular

Times of London:

WINDSOR CASTLE

April 26: The Duke of Edinburgh this morning departed from Royal Air Force Northolt for Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Dublin, and was received by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Ireland (His Excellency Mr Stewart Eldon).

His Royal Highness, Patron, accompanied by The President of Ireland, later attended a Reception at the National Concert Hall, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin, for Young People who have reached the Gold Standard in The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and The President’s Award.

The Duke of Edinburgh this afternoon attended a Luncheon at Iveagh House, St Stephen’s Green, Dublin.

His Royal Highness afterwards called upon the Taoiseach (Mr Bertie Ahern) at Government Buildings, Upper Merrion Street, Dublin.

The Duke of Edinburgh later arrived at Royal Air Force Northolt from Ireland.

Squadron Leader Paul Sanger-Davies was in attendance.

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